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

Recalled January 25, 2007 · CPSC recall 07088 · Home Decorators Collection

Hazard

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

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.

Units

About 500

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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

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.

Contact

For additional information, consumers can contact Home Decorators Collection at 800 464-0164 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday.

Product

Home Decorators Collection Leather Suitcase Trunks

Distributed by

Home Decorators Collection, of St. Louis, Mo.

Retailers

Home Decorators Collection retail stores nationwide, catalogs, and online at www.homedecorators.com from January 2006 through November 2006 for between $60 and $190.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →