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Target Recalls Leather Pouf Ottoman Due to Suffocation and Choking Hazards

  • 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
Name of Product:
Room Essentials 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
Recall Date:
October 17, 2017
Units:
About 7,500
Consumer 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.

Recall Details

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.

 

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Target stores nationwide and online from June 2017 through August 2017 for about $35.
Importer(s):

Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
18-009
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