Target Recalls Leather Pouf Ottoman Due to Suffocation and Choking Hazards

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Target-Recalls-Leather-Pouf-Ottoman

Recall Summary

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 

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. 

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

Units: About 7,500

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.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

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

Importer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

Manufactured in: China

This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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