Walmart recalls 165K children’s dressers over ‘serious’ injury or death risk
Walmart has recalled 165,000 units of its Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric dresser due to safety concerns. The dressers pose a tip-over hazard for children if not anchored to the wall, which can lead to serious injuries or fatalities. Customers are advised to stop using the dressers immediately and can return them for a full refund.
- ▪The recalled dressers were found to be unstable and fail to meet safety standards under the STURDY Act.
- ▪Furniture tip-overs have been linked to numerous injuries and deaths over the years, prompting the establishment of stronger stability requirements.
- ▪Walmart has a history of frequent recalls, emphasizing their commitment to customer health and safety.
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Lifestyle Walmart recalls 165K children’s dressers over ‘serious’ injury or death risk By Kyra Breslin Published June 3, 2026, 4:59 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A Walmart dresser is coming apart at the seams after a recall affecting thousands of units. The Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric dresser has been recalled after 165,000 units were found to be a tip-over hazard for children. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recalled Mainstay dressers are unstable if not anchored to the wall and can pose tip-over and entrapment hazards, resulting in serious injuries or death to small humans. As a result, the dressers fail to meet the safety standards under the STURDY Act.
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