The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20754·Announced 2020-07-02

Avalon Furniture Recalls Cottage Town Bedroom Collection Due to Lead Paint Violation

Avalon Furniture is recalling Cottage Town Bedroom Furniture sold at Rooms To Go because the base coat paint contains lead levels exceeding federal standards, posing a poisoning risk.

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 (lead poisoning) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Avalon Furniture, of Houston, Texas, is recalling the Cottage Town Bedroom Furniture Collection due to a violation of the federal lead paint ban. The base coat paint used on the furniture pieces contains levels of lead that exceed the federal standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The recall involves approximately 9,500 units of the Cottage Town Bedroom Furniture Collection, including dressers, mirrors, headboards, footboards, chests, and nightstands. The furniture was manufactured between August 1, 2019, and December 18, 2019, and sold exclusively at Rooms To Go stores and online from October 2019 through April 2020 for between $100 and $600 per piece. The collection is available in white, black, and gray colors and features vertical wood paneling. Specific SKU numbers for the affected items are listed in the official recall notice.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled furniture and contact Rooms To Go for a free replacement and free pickup. Rooms To Go is contacting all known purchasers directly, and consumers will not be responsible for shipping costs. For more information, consumers can contact Rooms To Go toll-free at 855-688-0919 or visit www.cottagetownrecall.com.

The recalled product

Product
Cottage Town Bedroom Furniture Collection
Affected units
9,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.