A recalled strap changed the anchoring question
Installed safety hardware can itself need replacement.
- Event / announcement date
- 2026-06-11
CPSC recalled plastic kits supplied with Childcraft furniture on June 11: the restraints could break or degrade, risking tip-overs. [1]
Keep children away from affected furniture; stop using the straps and request free stainless-steel replacements from School Specialty. Check the item number underneath against the recall list. [1]
CPSC’s installation guide asks users to read the kit instructions and match supplies to the wall. For drywall or plaster, it locates a stud, not just the visible wall surface. [2]
For furniture, the guide specifies a thick, sturdy attachment point, avoiding thin back panels or veneered edges. Tighten and check both ends, not just the wall connection. [2]
The source
- CPSC: Childcraft plastic restraint-kit recall ↗
Source date 2026-06-11 · reviewed October 29, 2026 - CPSC: Anchoring wall and furniture connections ↗
Undated reference · reviewed October 29, 2026 · No publication date is given.
About this item: Retrospective report. No first-hand reporting or independent testing is claimed. Corrections policy.
