Suffocation

Target Recalls Leather Pouf Ottoman Due to Suffocation and Choking Hazards

Recalled 2017-10-17. Suffocation hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 7,500Units
2017-10-17Recall date
None reportedInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled
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.
The hazard
The zippers on the pouf ottomans can be opened by children who can then suffocate or choke on the pouf's polystyrene beads.
Injuries
None reported
The remedy
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.

The details

ProductsRoom Essentials leather pouf ottoman
Imported byTarget Corp
Made inChina
Sold atTarget
CPSC recall number18009
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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