Forrest Mid-century Design Reclining Chair vs Top Tier Rocker Recliner: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
Article
Forrest Mid-century Design Reclining Chair
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleFlame retardant chemicals (brominated or chlorinated)
LikelyVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) and off-gassing
PossibleAzo dyes and formaldehyde-releasing fabric treatments
Ashley Furniture
Top Tier Rocker Recliner
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
LikelyFlame retardants in foam and fabric treatments
PossibleFormaldehyde off-gassing from wood frame and adhesives
ReportedPolyurethane foam degradation and microparticle shedding
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Flame retardant chemicals (brominated or chlorinated), Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and off-gassing, Azo dyes and formaldehyde-releasing fabric treatments and Foam degradation and off-gassing over time on the Article and not on the Ashley Furniture.
- We flag Flame retardants in foam and fabric treatments, Formaldehyde off-gassing from wood frame and adhesives, Polyurethane foam degradation and microparticle shedding and Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in fabric coatings and dyes on the Ashley Furniture and not on the Article.
- The Article is upholstered fabric, wooden frame where the Ashley Furniture is upholstered frame with fabric/foam (standard construction), which is most of the difference in these two grades.
- These two are level, close enough that price and fit should decide it rather than our grade.
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