Target · Recalled
Target Recalls Leather Pouf Ottoman Due to Suffocation and Choking Hazards
The zippers on the pouf ottomans can be opened by children who can then suffocate or choke on the pouf's polystyrene beads.
- Units
- About 7,500
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $35
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide and online from June 2017 through August 2017 for about $35.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says 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.
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 notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
