Rowe Fine Furniture Recalls Ottomans Due to Risk of Suffocation (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 14718 · announced February 27, 2014 · Rowe Fine Furniture · 220 units affected
The product
This recall involves Dalton-style ottomans with storage compartments. The wooden ottoman measures 35 inches long, 25 inches deep and 13 inches high. The storage compartment has a cushioned top lid supported by two hinges and two lid support arms. Model number F135-064 is printed on a tag stapled to the underside of the storage ottoman.
The hazard
Young children can become entrapped inside the storage compartment of the ottoman, posing a risk of suffocation.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should contact Rowe Fine Furniture for a free replacement lid and warning label. The replacement lid has a handle and vent for increased ventilation. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of a 3-year-old that became entrapped in the storage compartment when an older sibling closed the lid. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Authorized Rowe Fine Furniture distributors nationwide from August 2011 to May 2013 for about $450.
Consumer contact: Rowe Fine Furniture at (800) 458-1818 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.rowefurniture.com and click on "Contact Us" for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.