Target Recalls Leather Pouf Ottoman Due to Suffocation and Choking Hazards

The zippers on the pouf ottomans can be opened by children who can then suffocate or choke on the pouf's polystyrene beads.

Recall #: 18009
Affected scope: About 7,500

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The CPSC recalled This recall includes black, leather pouf ottomans filled with polystyrene beads. They mea….

Target Recalls Leather Pouf Ottoman Due to Suffocation and Choking Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 17, 2017. Reason: The zippers on the pouf ottomans can be opened by children who can then suffocate or choke on the pouf's poly…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pouf ottoman, place it out of reach …. Verify recall #18009 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The zippers on the pouf ottomans can be opened by children who can then suffocate or choke on the pouf's poly….

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agency class: October 17, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18009 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall includes black, leather pouf ottomans filled with polystyrene beads. They measure about 22 3/16 inches long by 22 3/16 inches wide by 17 11/16 inches high. 'Room Essentials' and model number 249-19-1286 are printed on a white tag which is sewn into the seam of the product. The model number can also be found on the sales receipt.

Reason for recall

The zippers on the pouf ottomans can be opened by children who can then suffocate or choke on the pouf's polystyrene beads.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pouf ottoman, place it out of reach of children and return it to any Target store for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	18009
Date reported	October 17, 2017
Date initiated	October 17, 2017
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 7,500
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

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pouf ottoman, place it out of reach of children and return it to any Target …

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The zippers on the pouf ottomans can be opened by children who can then suffocate or choke on the pouf's polystyrene beads.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pouf ottoman, place it out of reach of children and return it to any Target store for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 17, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18009.

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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