Millions of New Age Industries Furniture tip kits have been recalled because the plastic zip tie can become brittle or break, which can allow the very tip over the restraint is designed to prevent.
Tip-overs are dangerous for children and can result in death or serious injuries. So far, furniture companies have received two reports of the kits breaking. No injuries have been reported.
The recall involves plastic New Age furniture tip restraint kits that were sold and distributed by various furniture companies with clothing storage units.
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The New Age tip restraint kits included a plastic zip-tie, two brackets, and two screws and were sold with clothing storage units manufactured in Vietnam. The date of manufacture should be listed on a sticker or stamped on the clothing storage unit as November 2019 or later.
The packaging of the recalled tip kits is white with black lettering and includes directions on how to anchor furniture. The bottom of the packaging states “Manufactured by New Age Industries.”
Consumers should immediately check if their clothing storage unit has a date of manufacture sticker or stamp of November 2019 or later. If so, and if the tip kit is made of plastic, consumers should contact Alliance4Safety for a free replacement tip kit. Keep children away from the unit while waiting for a replacement tip kit.
For a replacement kit, contact Alliance4Safety toll-free at 855-416-7370 anytime or online at www.alliance4safety.org/new-age-recall or www.alliance4safety.org and click on “New Age Recall Information” for more information.