The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14718·Announced 2014-02-27

Rowe Fine Furniture Recalls Dalton Ottomans Due to Suffocation Risk

Rowe Fine Furniture is recalling Dalton Ottomans with storage compartments because young children can become entrapped inside, posing a risk of suffocation.

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 (suffocation) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Rowe Fine Furniture Inc. is recalling Dalton Ottomans with storage compartments due to a risk of suffocation. The wooden ottomans measure 35 inches long, 25 inches deep, and 13 inches high. The storage compartment features a cushioned top lid supported by two hinges and two lid support arms. The model number F135-064 is printed on a tag stapled to the underside of the storage ottoman.

The firm has received one report of a 3-year-old becoming entrapped in the storage compartment when an older sibling closed the lid. No injuries have been reported. About 220 units were sold nationwide through authorized Rowe Fine Furniture distributors from August 2011 to May 2013 for about $450.

Consumers should 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. Consumers can receive a free replacement lid and warning label. The replacement lid includes a handle and vent for increased ventilation.

The recalled product

Product
Dalton Ottomans with Storage Compartments
Manufacturer
Rowe Fine Furniture Inc., of Elliston, Va.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
220

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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