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Medium RiskCPSC
Home & Furniture/Living Room

Target Recalls Leather Pouf Ottoman Due to Suffocation and Choking Hazards

Agency Publication Date: October 17, 2017
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Summary

Target is recalling approximately 7,500 Room Essentials leather pouf ottomans (model number 249-19-1286) because the zippers can be opened by children. Children can then access the small polystyrene beads used as filling, which poses a risk of suffocation and choking. These black leather ottomans were sold at Target stores and online between June 2017 and August 2017. Consumers should stop using the ottomans immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund.

Risk

The zippers on these ottomans can be opened, allowing children to inhale or ingest the polystyrene bead filling. This can lead to suffocation if the beads block the airway or choking if swallowed.

What You Should Do

  1. Locate the white identification tag sewn into the seam of your black Room Essentials leather pouf ottoman to see if it is affected.
  2. Check the tag for the brand name 'Room Essentials' and the model number 249-19-1286, or verify this model number on your sales receipt.
  3. Verify if your ottoman has the UPC barcode 854119006923, which is found on the product tag.
  4. Immediately stop using the recalled ottoman and move it to a location that is completely out of reach of children.
  5. Return the recalled ottoman to any Target store to receive a full refund of the purchase price.
  6. Contact Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT, or visit www.target.com and click on 'Recalls' at the bottom of the page for more information.
  7. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full 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.

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.

Affected Products

Product: Room Essentials leather pouf ottoman
Model:
249-19-1286
IDC-000438-01-037-0458
UPC Codes:
854119006923
Date Ranges: sold from June 2017 through August 2017

Product Images

Front View of Target Room Essential leather pouf ottoman

Front View of Target Room Essential leather pouf ottoman

Tag with Model Number on the Target Room Essential leather pouf ottoman

Tag with Model Number on the Target Room Essential leather pouf ottoman

Warning label located in the seam of the Target Room Essential leather pouf ottoman

Warning label located in the seam of the Target Room Essential leather pouf ottoman

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18009
Status: Active
Sold By: Target stores nationwide and online from June 2017 through August 2017 for about $35.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 7,500
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
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.
Agency Last Updated: October 17, 2017

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response