GIKPAL Dressers Recalled Due To Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazard
Product Recalls - March 24, 2025
GIKPAL Dressers Recalled Because They Can Pose Serious Risk of Injury and Death for Small Children
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (March 24, 2025) – GIKPAL Dressers have been recalled due to the risk that they can tip over and seriously injure or kill young children.
The recall was issued on March 20, 2025. Around 28,590 GIKPAL 10 Drawer Dressers were sold prior to the recall.
The recalled dressers are inherently unstable when they are not properly anchored to a wall. This can lead to a situation where they tip over and entrap young children.
The dressers also violate requirements established by the STURDY Act. There have been no reports of injuries at this time.
The dressers were sold online at Walmart for approximately $80.
Liability for Injuries Involving Dressers
Accidents involving children being injured by dressers may seem like freak occurrences. But these events are actually remarkably common. According to Consumer Reports, “Since 2000, at least 210 people—mostly children ages 6 and younger—have been killed when dressers or other furniture that store clothes have tipped over.” All dressers in the United States must comply with the STURDY Act.
- Stability Testing: Dressers must pass real-world tests that take into consideration all of the drawers being pulled open. These tests must also simulate children climbing on the dresser.
- Weight Testing: Dressers must be able to withstand a tipping force that is equal to the force generated by a child weighing up to 60 pounds.
- Compliance Standards: Dressers must comply with ASTM stability standards.
- Safety Warnings: Manufacturers must include clear tip-over warnings that alert parents to the risks associated with the dresser.
Companies that create furniture have a legal obligation to ensure their products are reasonably safe. They must comply with all federal regulations. If a company creates a product with a design defect that renders it likely to tip over and injure children, this could form the basis of a strict product liability claim. Companies could also be liable for manufacturing defects related to their product. A manufacturing defect occurs when a company fails to warn about the non-obvious dangers associated with the use of their products. With respect to dressers, this could include failing to warn parents about the risks that the dressers could tip over and injure children. There are many injuries associated with dresser tip-over accidents.
- Head and brain injuries
- Crushing injuries
- Broken bones
- Neck and spinal cord injuries
- Asphyxia
- Blood force injuries
- Lacerations
- Death
Dresser tip-over accidents have been a known hazard for a long time. Many children have died, and many more have been seriously injured. Despite this, companies have continued to make unsafe dressers that are not compliant with the STURDY Act. In particular, IKEA has faced several lawsuits related to its dressers that have been involved in childhood injuries and deaths. It is important that parents understand that they do have legal rights if their child is injured by a dresser. They are able to seek some measure of accountability through a product liability claim.
Getting Legal Help After a Dresser Tip-Over Accident
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates were deeply concerned to hear about the safety issues with the GIKPAL 10 Drawer Dressers. This is the second time in recent months that dressers from this company have been recalled. In December 2024, GIKPAL 12 Drawer Dressers were recalled for the same reason.
Has your child been injured by GIKPAL Dressers? You may have legal recourse. Our team of product liability attorneys is here for you. We are committed to helping accident victims and their families get the financial and medical support that they need. We are focused on holding companies accountable for their harmful products. Whether you just have legal questions or would like a risk-free consultation, we are here for you. You can contact us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
