Abstract: A retractable body guard assembly for preventing injuries to users and occupants caused by striking protruding edges and corners of open drawers of furniture. The body guard assembly includes a continuous band of resilient material covering the protruding surfaces of a furniture drawer and an associated track system mounted to the furniture frame and adapted to receive and guide the lateral sections of the band of resilient material. This assembly allows rectilinear displacement of the protective body guard and effectively provides cushioning against impact when the drawer is displaced in an open position.