Published by If you purchased a recalled YaFiti Fabric 12-Drawer Dresser and a child was injured—or if you experienced property damage or near-tip-over incident—you may have legal rights. Our experienced defective‐products team offers free, no-obligation guidance and accepts representation on a contingency basis.
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What’s the Problem?
In October 2025 the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of approximately **6,880 units** of the YaFiti Fabric 12-Drawer Dressers (models HI1381_13, DD-02-BP, HI1381_09, DD-02-O, DD-02-P, DD-02-B) sold online via Amazon between September 2023 and September 2025 for about $95 each. [1]
The hazard: the dressers are unstable if not anchored to the wall, creating tip-over and child entrapment risks in violation of the mandatory STURDY Act standard for clothing storage units. [1]
Although no specific lawsuit related to this recall has been publicly announced, individuals who purchased these units and suffered injury or damage may have grounds for legal claims.
Latest Updates
- October 30, 2025 – CPSC announces voluntary recall of the YaFiti Fabric 12-Drawer Dressers citing warning standard violations and significant tip-over/entrapment risk. [1]
- October 31, 2025 – Industry news outlet Home Furnishings Business highlights fabric-dresser recalls including YaFiti’s, noting six-figure and higher case values for tip-over injuries in previous furniture-recall suits. [2]
- November 2025 – A New Jersey regional news site lists the YaFiti recall among over two dozen hazard-based product recalls, calling for immediate consumer action and suggesting potential legal exposure. [3]
Product & Usage Overview
The recalled product is sold under the YaFiti brand and described as a “Fabric 12-Drawer Dresser” featuring a metal frame, wooden top and 12 collapsible fabric drawers. The dresser was available in black, black wood-vein, grey, oak grey, pink and rustic brown finishes. [1]
Importantly, the hazard arises when the dresser is not anchored properly—allowing it to tip forward. A child climbing or drawer-pulling may trigger the unit to fall and trap or crush a child. The required anchoring system or warning appears inadequate, leading to regulatory recall.
Injuries & Side Effects
Although the CPSC noted *no reported injuries* at the time of recall, the potential harms include:
- Tip-over injuries: When the dresser falls forward and contacts a child, serious trauma including head injury, crushed limbs or asphyxiation may result.
- Entrapment hazards: Large gaps between drawer faces or frame may allow a child’s head or neck to become trapped, creating suffocation risk.
- Property damage: The tipping unit may damage flooring, walls, other furnishings, or nearby adults present during an event.
Past furniture tip-over litigation shows that these types of hazards can lead to six- or seven-figure settlements when children are harmed.
Do You Qualify for a YaFiti Dresser Recall Lawsuit?
You may be eligible for a claim if you:
- Purchased a YaFiti Fabric 12-Drawer Dresser (models HI1381_13, DD-02-BP, HI1381_09, DD-02-O, DD-02-P or DD-02-B) from Amazon between September 2023 and September 2025. <[1]
- Use involved a child climbing or interacting with drawers and resulted in injury, near-tip-over, entrapment, or substantial property loss.
- Retain proof of purchase (Amazon order, bank/credit card statement) and ideally imagery of the unit with model number visible and anchoring status documented.
- Are within your state’s statute of limitations—typically 1-3 years from injury or discovery of hazard.
Evidence You Should Gather
Collecting strong evidence helps your claim:
- The dresser’s model number, packaging or reorder info showing one of the affected identifiers.
- Photos of the dresser’s setup including anchoring (or lack thereof), room placement, children’s access, and any tip-over evidence.
- Purchases records (Amazon order history, confirmation email, bank statements).
- If an incident happened: medical records, incident snapshots, witness statements, flooring damage invoices.
- Documentation of recall contact and response (e.g. email to YaFiti or disposal photograph) may also support your case.
Damages You Can Recover
Potential compensation includes:
- Medical costs: Emergency treatment, surgery, rehabilitation for a child injured in a tip-over event.
- Lost wages: If a caregiver missed work due to incident or ongoing child care needs.
- Pain and suffering: For the child’s trauma, long-term impairments or disfigurement, and family distress.
- Property damage: Repair expenses to flooring, walls or other furniture damaged during tip-over.
- Product refund: You may also claim the original purchase cost or replacement cost of the dresser.
Though no specific lawsuits have been announced yet, precedent from other dresser-tip-over cases indicates significant award potential.
Legal Theories & Liability Grounds
Claims may be pursued under these legal theories:
- Defective design: The dresser fails to meet federal standards because it is unstable when unanchored—a known incapacity that causes tip-over risk. [2]
- Manufacturing defect: Individual dressers may deviate from safe anchoring hardware or structural specifications causing instability.
- Failure to warn: The manufacturer or retailer may have failed to adequately instruct consumers on anchoring or preventing child access to drawers.
- Strict product liability: The dresser, used as intended (drawer access), presented unreasonable risk of serious injury or death to children.
- Breach of warranty: The product was sold as safe for typical home use but includes a hidden hazard of tip-over and entrapment.
Statute of Limitations & Timing
Statues vary by state; many states allow one- to three-year windows from the date of injury or discovery. Because tip-over incidents often involve children, earlier legal review helps protect your rights and secures evidence before it is lost or altered.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there a class action lawsuit for YaFiti dressers? – No public class action has been announced to date; individuals may still file claims for injury or hazard exposure.
- Can I file if my child was near-tip-over but not injured? – Possibly. If you experienced a dangerous event warranting structural failure and have documented risk or damage, you may qualify for a property-damage or injury claim.
- What should I do if my dresser has not tipped yet but is on the recall list? – Stop use immediately if unanchored and follow recall instructions. Keep documentation of disposal or refund request before filing legal claim.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/YaFiti-Fabric-12-Drawer-Dressers-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Clothing-Storage-Units-Sold-on-Amazon-by-YaFiti
- https://hfbusiness.com/hfbnow/ArticleId/27767/cpsc-announces-fabric-dressers-mattress-recalls
- https://wrnjradio.com/tip-over-fire-and-entrapment-hazards-prompt-broad-slate-of-recalls-for-dressers-mattresses-kids-products-and-more/
- https://yafiti.com/pages/recall