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2026-05-05 – A 6-year-old child suffered a deep laceration to the lower back after coming into contact with a sharp metal wire protruding from the underside of a dining chair from a Felix dining set manufactured by Living Spaces Furniture, LLC. The incident, which required urgent care treatment and antibiotics, was reported to the CPSC's SaferProducts.gov database, highlighting a laceration hazard from a manufacturing defect. Product DetailsBrand Name: Felix Incident OverviewOn October 14, 2025, a 6-year-old child was injured while crawling under a dining chair purchased from Living Spaces in Roseville, California. The chair was part of the Felix dining set, bought on March 4, 2023. The child's lower back contacted a sharp metal wire protruding from the underside of the chair, causing a deep laceration. The injury required immediate first aid at home and medical evaluation at an urgent care facility the following day. According to the incident report (ID 5993330 on SaferProducts.gov), the physician noted that stitches would likely have been required had the wound not already closed. Antibiotics were prescribed due to infection risk. Upon inspection, multiple chairs in the set were found to have the same exposed metal defect, creating a hidden laceration hazard during normal household use. The sharp, exposed metal components on the underside of the seating furniture are not visible during normal use but can easily contact a child during routine movement or play. Safety ConcernsImmediate Dangers: The exposed metal wire acts like a blade, capable of cutting through skin with minimal force. A child crawling or reaching under the chair can sustain a deep laceration, as occurred in this incident. The wound may require stitches and carries a risk of infection if not properly treated. Long-Term Risks: Even after healing, deep lacerations can leave permanent scars, which may be disfiguring or cause psychological distress. In some cases, nerve damage or reduced mobility can result if the injury affects muscles or tendons. Who Might Be Affected: Children are at highest risk because they often play on the floor and may crawl under furniture. However, adults reaching under chairs to retrieve objects or clean could also be injured. Warning Signs: The defect is not visible during normal use because it is on the underside of the chair. Consumers may only discover the hazard after an injury occurs. Regular inspection of furniture undersides for exposed wires or sharp edges is advised. What Our Clients SayWhat Consumers Should DoStop Using Immediately: Cease use of the Felix dining set chairs until a full inspection is conducted. Keep children away from the furniture. Consumers who have suffered injury or property damage may wish to speak with a product liability attorney to discuss their legal options. Manufacturer's ResponseThe manufacturer's official response to this specific incident report is not publicly available at the time of this writing.
Legal Help AvailableH Law Group is a California-based product liability law firm representing individuals injured by defective products. The firm handles cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay nothing unless a recovery is obtained. To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation, call (888) 499-4948. If you or a loved one was injured by Felix dining set unknown or a similar product, contact H Law Group at (888) 499-4948 for a free, no-obligation consultation. |
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