Target Recalls Leather Pouf Ottoman Due to Suffocation and Choking Hazards

Recalled October 17, 2017 · CPSC recall 18009 · Target

Front View of Target Room Essential leather pouf ottoman

Tag with Model Number on the Target Room Essential leather pouf ottoman

Warning label located in the seam of the Target Room Essential leather pouf ottoman

Hazard

The zippers on the pouf ottomans can be opened by children who can then suffocate or choke on the pouf's polystyrene beads.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 7,500

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall includes black, leather pouf ottomans filled with polystyrene beads. They measure about 22 3/16 inches long by 22 3/16 inches wide by 17 11/16 inches high. 'Room Essentials' and model number 249-19-1286 are printed on a white tag which is sewn into the seam of the product. The model number can also be found on the sales receipt.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pouf ottoman, place it out of reach of children and return it to any Target store for a full refund.

Contact

Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT or online at www.target.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page, then “Furniture” for more information, or the “Product Recalls” tab on www.Facebook.com/Target.

Product

Room Essentials leather pouf ottoman

Imported by

Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

Retailers

Target stores nationwide and online from June 2017 through August 2017 for about $35.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →