Hope Chests Turned Coffin

Steve Lombardi

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The CPSC has issued a warning about certain Lane Company chests that self-lock. If the chest was purchased prior to 1987 you may very well have a problem. From 1912 to 1987 12 million chests were sold that when closed can automatically latch. Young children playing inside can become trapped and suffocate.

Between 1977 and 1994, six children suffocated inside Lane cedar chests manufactured with an old design lock. The victims ranged in age from 21 months to ten years old.

The Lane Company is clearly doing the right thing in this voluntary recall. Call them toll-free at (888) 856-8758 for free, redesigned, easy to install safety locks. Lane will make special arrangements for consumers who need additional help installing the locks.