CPSCJune 24, 2020

The Furniture Connexion Modavari Forrest Live Edge Benches recall: Fall and Injury Hazards

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

Why was The Furniture Connexion Modavari Forrest Live Edge Benches recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: The Furniture Connexion Inc collect at 971-420-8258 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, email to [email protected], or www.porterdesignsusa.com/productsafety and click on the “Recall-Forrest Live Edge Bench” link for more information.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Modavari Forrest Live Edge Benches
Company
The Furniture Connexion Inc, of Portland, Ore., Fred Meyer & Smith's Marketplace, of Portland, Ore.
Quantity
About 5,400
Sold at
Fred Meyer & Smith's Marketplace Stores nationwide from December 2017 through March 2020 for about $300.
Recall date
June 24, 2020
Incidents / injuries
The Furniture Connexion has received 12 reports of tipping or instability, including two injuries. Injuries include a head injury and toe injury.
Agency
CPSC

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)

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