School Specialty Plastic Tip Restraint Kits Recall
School Specialty recalled about 15,616 plastic tip restraint kits included with Childcraft furniture. The kits can break or degrade, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that could result in serious injury or death.
What matters now
- The recall involves plastic tip restraint kits included with Childcraft furniture.
- The restraints can break or degrade, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards.
- No incidents or injuries were reported.
- Consumers should stop using the recalled restraints and contact School Specialty for free stainless-steel replacements.
What products are affected
The CPSC recall involves plastic tip restraint kits, also called furniture straps, included with Childcraft furniture sold by School Specialty. The furniture came with two kits and installation instructions. Each kit has two white plastic brackets or mounts, a white plastic cable zip tie, two pairs of screws in different lengths and two drywall anchors. A label on the bottom of the furniture displays its item number, and the CPSC notice lists affected furniture with item numbers.
Why the restraints were recalled
The plastic restraints can break or degrade, creating tip-over and entrapment hazards. If a restraint breaks, consumers could face a risk of serious injury or death. CPSC describes this as a hidden defect because an installed restraint may give consumers a false sense that the furniture is protected from tipping.
Where and when the furniture was sold
Childcraft furniture containing the recalled kits was sold through School Specialty stores nationwide and through the company’s website from July 2024 through December 2025. Prices ranged from $1,250 to $4,800. The recall covers about 15,616 units, and no incidents or injuries were reported.