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CPSC Recalls 9,000 FJTJBSI Dressers Over Tip-Over Risk, Violating STURDY Act

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 9,000 FJTJBSI six-drawer dressers sold on Amazon, citing severe tip-over hazards that violate the STURDY Act.

By Noor Saidi

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Consumer Safety Regulators
Regulators prioritize removing non-compliant inventory from the market to enforce the STURDY Act.
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Advocates argue that strict enforcement is the only way to prevent tip-over fatalities.
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Analysts track how federal stability standards are reshaping the imported furniture market.

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Why this matters

Unanchored dressers pose a severe, often silent risk to young children who can be trapped or crushed if the furniture tips over. This recall demonstrates that federal regulators are actively enforcing new stability standards to clear non-compliant, dangerous products from major online marketplaces.

When the Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled 10,000 Timechee changing tables earlier this summer for failing stability tests, the hazard was isolated to a specialized nursery item. The agency’s latest enforcement action targets a much broader household staple: 9,000 FJTJBSI six-drawer dressers, which the CPSC recalled on September 10 for violating the same mandatory stability standards established by the STURDY Act. The black and white wooden dressers, sold exclusively on Amazon between November 2024 and July 2026, pose a severe tip-over and entrapment risk to children if not anchored to a wall.[1][2]

The recall affects roughly 9,000 units imported by Fujian Laobosi Cross-Border E-commerce Co., Ltd., a China-based company operating under the brand name FJTJBSI. The dressers measure 42.2 inches high, 27.6 inches wide, and 15.1 inches deep, weighing approximately 68 pounds. They feature six drawers equipped with either silver or black handles, and retail for about $170.[1][2][3]

According to the CPSC, the furniture fails to meet the performance requirements of the STURDY Act, a federal law implemented to prevent clothing storage units from toppling onto young children. The legislation, which took effect for all units manufactured after September 1, 2023, requires dressers to remain upright during simulated tests that mimic a child climbing or hanging from open drawers.[2][3]

The recalled FJTJBSI dressers weigh 68 pounds and stand over 42 inches tall, posing a significant hazard if unanchored.

The CPSC notice warns explicitly that the FJTJBSI dressers "are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children." While no injuries have been reported in connection with these specific models, the agency is urging owners to take immediate preventative action.[1][2]

Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the units if they are not securely fastened to a wall. The agency advises moving the unanchored furniture to a secure room or area where children cannot access it until the recall process is fully completed.[1][3]

Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the units if they are not securely fastened to a wall.

To receive a full refund of the $170 purchase price, consumers must contact FJTJBSI directly via email at FJTJBSIrecall@outlook.com. The manufacturer requires owners to permanently deface the product to ensure it cannot be reused or resold on the secondary market.[1][2]

Specifically, consumers must write the word "RECALLED" in permanent marker prominently across the dresser. They must then submit a photograph of the marked unit to the manufacturer's email address to initiate the refund process.[2][3]

Consumers must permanently mark the dressers as recalled before submitting a photo for a refund.

Once the refund is processed, the CPSC instructs consumers to dispose of the dresser entirely. The agency emphasizes that recalled furniture should never be donated, resold, or left on the curb where another family might unknowingly claim a non-compliant unit.[2]

The enforcement action highlights the ongoing impact of the STURDY Act in clearing older, riskier inventory from the supply chain. By actively pulling non-compliant models from major online marketplaces like Amazon, regulators are systematically enforcing a standard designed to eliminate a hazard that has historically caused hundreds of injuries.[2][4]

Consumers can verify if their dresser is included in the recall by checking the product packaging for specific model numbers. The affected units are identified by the labels "LBS-XD-4-2-BLK-023" for the black version and "LBS-XD-4-2-WIT-024" for the white version.[1][2][3]

Key points

  • The CPSC has recalled 9,000 FJTJBSI six-drawer dressers sold on Amazon due to severe tip-over hazards.
  • The dressers violate the mandatory stability requirements established by the STURDY Act.
  • Consumers are urged to immediately stop using unanchored units and move them out of children's reach.
  • Owners can receive a full $170 refund by marking the dresser as 'RECALLED' and emailing a photo to the manufacturer.

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  1. [1]CPSCConsumer Safety Regulators

    FJTJBSI Recalls Six-Drawer Dressers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violate Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units

    Read on CPSC
  2. [2]Consumer Safety NewsConsumer Advocates

    Tip-Over Risk Prompts Recall of 9,000 FJTJBSI Six-Drawer Dressers, 2026

    Read on Consumer Safety News
  3. [3]MyParentingBookConsumer Advocates

    FJTJBSI Recalls Six-Drawer Dressers: Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards

    Read on MyParentingBook
  4. [4]Factlen Editorial TeamIndustry Analysts

    Synthesis by Factlen editorial team

    Read on Factlen Editorial Team

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