Meridian Furniture Recalls Ottomans Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 22012 · announced October 27, 2021 · Meridian Furniture · 7,800 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Meridian Furniture Joy Velvet Ottoman/Stools sold on Wayfair as the Fredson 14.5" Wide Velvet Round Standard Ottoman. The ottomans are velvet, encircled by a gold or silver metal band at the base, and are about 17 inches high and 14 inches wide. The ottomans were sold in the following colors: black, cream, green, gray, navy, and pink with a gold band; and black, gray, and navy with a silver band.
The hazard
The metal band at the base can contain sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ottomans. Contact Meridian Furniture for a prepaid mailing package and shipping label to return the product to Meridian Furniture or provide Meridian with photographic evidence of the disposal or destruction of the product to receive a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Meridian Furniture has received six reports of laceration injuries as a result of the sharp edges on the metal band.
Sold at: Online at Wayfair, Amazon, and Hayneedle, and at 200 stores nationwide, from June 2018 through October 2021 for between $60 and $120.
Consumer contact: Meridian Furniture at 800-808-0015 any time, email at MeridianRecalls@gmail.com or online at https://www.meridianfurnitureusa.com/sitefiles/_recalls.html or www.meridianfurnitureusa.com and click on "Important Safety Information" at the top of the page 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.