Modavari Forrest Live Edge Benches
CPSC Recall #20-142 — June 24, 2020
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 20-142 |
| Recall Date | June 24, 2020 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 5,400 |
| Importer | The Furniture Connexion Inc, of Portland, Ore. |
| Manufactured In | India |
Where It Was Sold
| Fred Meyer & Smith’s Marketplace Stores nationwide from December 2017 through March 2020 for about $300. |
Product
Modavari Forrest Live Edge Benches
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)
Hazard
The recalled bench can tip over while in use, posing fall and injury hazards to the consumer.
Incidents & Injuries
The Furniture Connexion has received 12 reports of tipping or instability, including two injuries. Injuries include a head injury and toe injury.
Remedy Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
Furniture tip-overs are a leading cause of pediatric injuries in the U.S., particularly dressers, bookcases, and television stands. CPSC data shows that a child dies approximately every two weeks from a furniture or TV tip-over. Unstable high chairs, baby swings, and bouncers are also frequent recall subjects due to fall risks. ASTM International standards now require that certain furniture must meet tip-over resistance standards, and CPSC has been actively pursuing mandatory requirements for dressers and chests. If you have furniture that was not recalled but feels unstable, wall-anchoring kits are widely available at hardware stores.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.