The Furniture Connexion Recalls Modavari Forrest Live Edge Benches Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

The recalled bench can tip over while in use, posing fall and injury hazards to the consumer.

Recall #: 20142
Affected scope: About 5,400

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Fred Meyer & Smith's Marketplace, of Portland, Ore. recalled This recall involves Modavari Forrest Live Edge Benches. Model number LE6 is printed on t….

The Furniture Connexion Recalls Modavari Forrest Live Edge Benches Due to Fall and Injury… was recalled by Fred Meyer & Smith's Marketplace, of Portland, Ore. in June 24, 2020. Reason: The recalled bench can tip over while in use, posing fall and injury hazards to the consumer.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Furniture Connex…. Verify recall #20142 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Fred Meyer & Smith's Marketplace, of Portland, Ore. issued this CPSC recall-The recalled bench can tip over while in use, posing fall and injury hazards to the consumer..

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agency class: June 24, 2020
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20142 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 involves Modavari Forrest Live Edge Benches. Model number LE6 is printed on the carton. This bench has a solid wood top and two metal legs. The bench is 60 inches wide, 14 inches deep and 18 inches high. The wooden top is a natural finish and the leg color is gunmetal. Description Model Number Size Modavari Forrest Live Edge Bench LE6 60.0" (W) x 14.0" (D) x 18.0" (H)

Reason for recall

The recalled bench can tip over while in use, posing fall and injury hazards to the consumer.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Furniture Connexion Inc for a free a repair kit. The Furniture Connexion Inc is contacting all purchasers directly.

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	20142
Date reported	June 24, 2020
Date initiated	June 24, 2020
Recalling firm	Fred Meyer & Smith's Marketplace, of Portland, Ore.
Affected scope	About 5,400
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 product and contact Furniture Connexion Inc for a free a repair kit. The Fur…

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The recalled bench can tip over while in use, posing fall and injury hazards to the consumer.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Furniture Connexion Inc for a free a repair kit. The Furniture Connexion Inc is contacting all purchasers directly.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 24, 2020. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 20142.

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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