Madison House sofas and couches
1 report to CPSC, the latest made Jan 30, 2012. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 1report to CPSC
- Jan 30, 2012the latest report was made
- Jan 30, 2012the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Madison House
- Maker
- TOWNHOUSE HOME FURNISHINGSMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Sofas and couchesCPSC’s product type: Sofas, Couches, Davenports, Divans or Studio Couches (code 679), in Furniture, Furnishings & Decorations: Furniture
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| January 2012 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Jan 30, 2012, sent to the company Feb 29, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 14, 2012
The product, in the report: Brown fabric ottoman, love seat, chair, and sofa
Within the first week of the having the furniture the consumer noticed that developed a red itchy rash on her arms, calf’s, buttocks and shoulders. She was able to treat her rash with over the counter medication. She discontinued using any of the furniture and even attempted to vacuum the fabric of the furniture.
On one occasion (date unknown) her husband took a nap on the sofa wearing a pair of denim jeans and tee shirt he developed a rash all over his body. He developed a rash in areas of his body that were covered in clothing.
Around 11/2011 was when the consumer indicated that she realized that the furniture was what was causing the allergic reaction with her and her husband. She also noticed on a tag of the furniture the materials used in the fabric (polyester fiber 50%, polyurethane foam 48%, and blended cotton felt 2%)
The consumer’s husband went to see his doctor (doctor ‘s name not provided) around 12/1/2011 and a sample from the skin off his back was taken. The results were that he had an allergic reaction. He was advised to discontinue use soaps, laundry detergents etc.
She placed a cover over sofa, love seat , chair and ottoman and when they use the sofa she makes sure their body’s don’t come in contact with the fabric.
The firm was contacted on 1/27/2012 and she advised the representative (name unknown) what occurred with their product. The consumer was advised that the firm had never heard of such a thing occurring , and she should contact the retailer.
The retailer was contacted on 1/27/2012 and the consumer was advised that there was nothing that could be done. The exchange policy is if the furniture is delivered damaged. The retailer was contacted again on 1/30/12. They agreed to pick up the furniture at no charge and will issue a 90% refund. 10% will be held for restocking or usage fees.
The consumer indicated that she was going to get rid of the furniture and that she did not know how or when.
when any parts of her body cloth or unclothe would come in contact with any parts of the furniture she and her husband would break out in a red itchy rash.
- Model
- 920 (Chocolate Chenille/
Pepper) - Bought from
- American Furniture Warehouse, Colorado
- Bought
- Sep 30, 2011
- Where
- Colorado Springs, Colorado: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 53, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand Madison House, made or sold by TOWNHOUSE HOME FURNISHINGS
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
CPSC’s disclaimer
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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