Product Recall Number: 95-093
Why was Zippered bean bag chairs recalled?
CPSC is aware of 5 deaths and at least 27 other incidents in which children and toddlers have inhaled or ingested the bean bag filling.
Product Recall Number: 95-093
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 1995-03-15
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Zippered bean bag chairs
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - As part of its ongoing investigation of deaths and injuries associated with zippered bean bag chairs, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today a major cooperative repair program for at least 10 million zippered bean bag chairs. CPSC is aware of 5 deaths and at least 27 other incidents in which children and toddlers have inhaled or ingested the bean bag filling. In some cases, the children unzipped the bean bag cover, crawled inside, and suffocated from inhaling the small pellets of foam filling. In other cases, children choked while playing while escaping, adhering pellets which clogged their mouths and noses. CPSC Chairman Ann Brown said, "I am glad these companies have chosen to work voluntarily with CPSC to avoid risks to children." The following companies are participating in this voluntary corrective action program: COMPANY DISTRIBUTION DATES Ace Bayou Corp. New Orleans, La. (800) 782-2770 1992 through 1994 Ace Novelty Bellvue, Wash. (800) 325-7888 1990 through 1994 American Bean Bag Co. Corona, Calif. (800) 338-8667 1990 through 1994 American Home Furnishings Corp. Ft. Wayne, Ind. (800) 860-2432 1992 through 1994 Colortex USA Ft. Smith, Ark. (800) 681-1308 1993 through 1994 Gold Medal Richmond, Va. (800) 986-1010 1986 through 1994 Jordan Manuf. Co. Monticello, Ind. (800) 328-6522 1989 through 1993 Mr. Bean Bag Garland, Texas (800) 525-7707 1971 through 1994 Now Products Chicago, Ill. (800) 669-5520 1987 through 1994 These manufacturers' bean bag chairs have been sold nationwide in retail stores including Caldor, F.W. Woolworth, Harts Stores, J.C. Penney, Kmart, Montgomery Ward, Rich's, Sears Roebuck and Co., Toys 'R' Us, and Walmart. Consumers should stop using any manufacturer's bean bag chairs with zippers that freely open and take them away from children IMMEDIATELY. Consumers should check the bean bag chairs for a label identifying the manufacturer and call the company's 800 number listed above to receive instructions for repairing bean bag chairs to prevent them from opening. CPSC states that consumers should be aware that bean bag chairs manufactured with a small, T-shaped plastic tab attached to the zipper head are in need of repair. Consumers who are not sure whether their bean bag chairs are included in this repair program should call CPSC's toll-free hotline at (800) 638-2772 for assistance. CPSC is continuing to investigate other manufacturers of zippered bean bag chairs that may have distributed similar products.
Hazard Description: CPSC is aware of 5 deaths and at least 27 other incidents in which children and toddlers have inhaled or ingested the bean bag filling.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: None Listed
Incidents: CPSC is aware of 5 deaths and at least 27 other incidents in which children and toddlers have inhaled or ingested the bean bag filling. In some cases, the children unzipped the bean bag cover, crawled inside, and suffocated from inhaling the small pellets of foam filling. In other cases, children choked while playing while escaping, adhering pellets which clogged their mouths and noses.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using any manufacturer's bean bag chairs with zippers that freely open and take them away from children IMMEDIATELY. Consumers should check the bean bag chairs for a label identifying the manufacturer and call the company's 800 number listed above to receive instructions for repairing bean bag chairs to prevent them from opening.
Sold At: These manufacturers' bean bag chairs have been sold nationwide in retail stores including Caldor, F.W. Woolworth, Harts Stores, J.C. Penney, Kmart, Montgomery Ward, Rich's, Sears Roebuck and Co., Toys 'R' Us, and Walmart.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed