The Furniture Connexion · Recalled
The Furniture Connexion Recalls Modavari Forrest Live Edge Benches Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
The recalled bench can tip over while in use, posing fall and injury hazards to the consumer.
- Units
- About 5,400
- Reports
- 12
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $300
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
This recall involves Modavari Forrest Live Edge Benches. Model number LE6 is printed on the carton. This bench has a solid wood top and two metal legs. The bench is 60 inches wide, 14 inches deep and 18 inches high. The wooden top is a natural finish and the leg color is gunmetal. Description Model Number Size Modavari Forrest Live Edge Bench LE6 60.0" (W) x 14.0" (D) x 18.0" (H)
The file
- Sold at
- Fred Meyer & Smith's Marketplace Stores nationwide from December 2017 through March 2020 for about $300.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- India
- Recalled by
- Fred Meyer & Smith's Marketplace, of Portland, Ore., The Furniture Connexion Inc, of Portland, Ore.
Incident log
The Furniture Connexion has received 12 reports of tipping or instability, including two injuries. Injuries include a head injury and toe injury.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Furniture Connexion Inc for a free a repair kit. The Furniture Connexion Inc is contacting all purchasers directly.
The Furniture Connexion Inc collect at 971-420-8258 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, email to compliance@porterdesignsusa.com, or www.porterdesignsusa.com/productsafety and click on the “Recall-Forrest Live Edge Bench” link for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.