The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05584·Announced 2005-06-29

Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Chesapeake Outdoor Trunks Due to Lid Hazard

Pottery Barn Kids is recalling Chesapeake Outdoor Trunks because a lid support defect could cause the lid to fall, posing an impact injury risk to children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (impact injury to head/hands) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Pottery Barn Kids is recalling approximately 80 Chesapeake Outdoor Trunks. The trunks are made of tropical hardwood, measure 40 x 19 x 25 inches high, and have the model number 6512982 printed on a sticker underneath. The product was sold via the Pottery Barn Kids website and catalog from March 2005 through late April 2005 for approximately $350.

The recall is due to a problem with the lid support that could cause the lid to not stay open. This defect poses a risk of impact injury to a child's head, fingers, or hands. No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop young children from using these outdoor trunks. To determine if their trunk is included in the recall, consumers should contact Pottery Barn Kids at (800) 699-0449 between 7 a.m. and 12 midnight daily or visit www.potterybarnkids.com. Pottery Barn Kids will provide a replacement trunk or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Chesapeake Outdoor Trunk
Category
Consumer Product — Outdoor Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
80

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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