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CPSC recall · Reported January 25, 2007

Home Decorators Collection Recalls Storage Trunks Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards

The trunk has an exterior clasp that can lock unexpectedly when the trunk lid closes. If a child climbs inside the trunk, he/she may not be able to open the trunk from the inside.…

Recall #
07088
Affected scope
About 500
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Home Decorators Collection, of St. Louis, Mo. recalled The recalled trunks are leather bound and have a handle on each side, and a clasp on the … - a moderate-severity action.

Home Decorators Collection Recalls Storage Trunks Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazar… was recalled by Home Decorators Collection, of St. Louis, Mo. in January 25, 2007. Reason: The trunk has an exterior clasp that can lock unexpectedly when the trunk lid closes. If a child climbs insid…. Remedy: Customers should stop using the trunk immediately and keep it out of the reach of childre…. Verify recall #07088 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Home Decorators Collection, of St. Louis, Mo. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The trunk has an exterior clasp that can lock unexpectedly when the trunk lid closes. If a child climbs insid….

Moderate
severity level
January 25, 2007
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07088 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #07088) was formally reported on January 25, 2007. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Home Decorators Collection, of St. Louis, Mo. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 500.

The documented reason for this recall is: The trunk has an exterior clasp that can lock unexpectedly when the trunk lid closes. If a child climbs inside the trunk, he/she may not be able to open the trunk from the inside. This poses an entrapment and suffocatio… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Customers should stop using the trunk immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Consumers should contact the firm for information on receiving a replacement product or a full refund. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 500

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The recalled trunks are leather bound and have a handle on each side, and a clasp on the front. The trunks are burgundy or brown and are sold in three sizes: small, medium and large. The following catalog numbers were used to identify the product: Product Name Sizes Catalog Number Large 24"H x 36"W x 20"D 3755910150 Medium 20"H x 30"W x 16"D 3755905150 Small 16"H x 23.5"W x 12"D 3755900150

Reason for recall

The trunk has an exterior clasp that can lock unexpectedly when the trunk lid closes. If a child climbs inside the trunk, he/she may not be able to open the trunk from the inside. This poses an entrapment and suffocation hazard to children.

Remedy, what to do

Customers should stop using the trunk immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Consumers should contact the firm for information on receiving a replacement product or a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 07088
Date reported January 25, 2007
Date initiated January 25, 2007
Recalling firm Home Decorators Collection, of St. Louis, Mo.
Affected scope About 500
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Customers should stop using the trunk immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Consumers should contact the firm for…

  • Check the recall number (07088) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled trunks are leather bound and have a handle on each side, and a clasp on the front. The trunks are burgundy or brown and are sold in three sizes: small, medium and large. The following catalog numbers were used to identify the product: Product Name Sizes Catalog Number Large 24"H x 36"W x 20"D 3755910150 Medium 20"H x 30"W x 16"D 3755905150 Small 16"H x 23.5"W x 12"D 3755900150. Recalled by Home Decorators Collection, of St. Louis, Mo.. Units affected: About 500.
Why was this product recalled?
The trunk has an exterior clasp that can lock unexpectedly when the trunk lid closes. If a child climbs inside the trunk, he/she may not be able to open the trunk from the inside. This poses an entrapment and suffocation hazard to children.
What should consumers do?
Customers should stop using the trunk immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Consumers should contact the firm for information on receiving a replacement product or a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 25, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07088.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (07088) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported January 25, 2007. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.