Walmart Recalls Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violates Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units
Reviewed and published by MPB Safety Desk
Hazard
The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risk of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standard as required by the STURDY Act.
What parents need to know
This recall concerns Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers. These dressers feature a black metal frame and fabric drawers.
The dressers have been recalled due to a risk of serious injury or death. If not properly anchored to a wall, they can tip over and entrap children, posing a significant hazard. This product does not meet the mandatory safety standards for clothing storage units.
If you own one of these dressers, please stop using it immediately if it is not securely anchored to the wall. Keep it out of reach of children. You should consult the full recall notice for detailed instructions on how to receive a refund.
Recall details
From the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission record
- Recall number
- #26522
- Recall date
- Units affected
- About 165,000
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled dressers if they are not anchored to the wall immediately, place them in an area that children cannot access and contact Walmart for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to return the dressers' drawers to any Walmart store and dispose of the dressers' frame according to local and state regulations.
- Product description
- This recall involves Mainstays-branded dressers. The fabric dressers have a black metal frame and nine brown or black fabric drawers with handles. The dressers measure about 40 inches long, 13.75 inches wide and 45 inches tall and weigh 32 pounds and were manufactured from September 2023 through December 2025. The Tracking/Lot and the manufacture date in MM/YYYY format are printed on a label under the dresser's top panel of the dresser. "Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dresser" is printed on the product order receipt and packaging.
- Products and models
- Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from September 2023 through March 2026 for about $80.
- Consumer contact
- Walmart at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.walmart.com/help or https://corporate.walmart.com/recalls for more information.
Recall details are summarized from official government sources and reviewed by our editors before publishing. Information can change after publication — always confirm the current status, affected models, and remedy instructions in the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission notice before acting.