The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07088·Announced 2007-01-25

Home Decorators Collection Recalls Leather Trunks Due to Entrapment Hazards

Home Decorators Collection is recalling about 500 leather storage trunks because the exterior clasp can lock unexpectedly, posing an entrapment and suffocation hazard 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 (entrapment/suffocation) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Home Decorators Collection is recalling approximately 500 Leather Suitcase Trunks due to entrapment and suffocation hazards. The trunks feature an exterior clasp that can lock unexpectedly when the lid closes. If a child climbs inside the trunk, they may be unable to open it from the inside, creating a risk of entrapment and suffocation.

The recalled trunks are leather-bound with handles on each side and a clasp on the front. They are available in burgundy or brown and come in three sizes: small, medium, and large. The specific catalog numbers for the recalled items are 3755910150 (Large), 3755905150 (Medium), and 3755900150 (Small). These products were manufactured in China.

The trunks were sold at Home Decorators Collection retail stores nationwide, via catalogs, and online at www.homedecorators.com from January 2006 through November 2006. The price range was between $60 and $190. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should stop using the trunks immediately and keep them out of the reach of children. To receive a replacement product or a full refund, consumers should contact Home Decorators Collection at 800 464-0164. The company is available between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday.

The recalled product

Product
Home Decorators Collection Leather Suitcase Trunks
Category
Consumer Product — Storage Trunks
Hazard
Affected units
500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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