CPSC recall · Reported May 16, 2013
Powell Company Recalls Anywhere Lounger Bean Bag Chairs Due to Suffocation and Strangulation Hazards
Bean bag chairs without a permanent zipper closure allow young children to unzip, ingest or inhale the small beads inside of the bean bag chair, posing a suffocation and strangula…
L. Powell Acquisition Corp., of Culver City, Calif. recalled The recalled Anywhere Lounger bean bag chairs are 100% polyester or 100% cotton and measu….
Powell Company Recalls Anywhere Lounger Bean Bag Chairs Due to Suffocation and Strangulat… was recalled by L. Powell Acquisition Corp., of Culver City, Calif. in May 16, 2013. Reason: Bean bag chairs without a permanent zipper closure allow young children to unzip, ingest or inhale the small …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the Anywhere Lounger away from young children, inspect …. Verify recall #13194 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
L. Powell Acquisition Corp., of Culver City, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-Bean bag chairs without a permanent zipper closure allow young children to unzip, ingest or inhale the small ….
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- agency class
- May 16, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13194 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled Anywhere Lounger bean bag chairs are 100% polyester or 100% cotton and measure about 51 inches in height with a 43 inch wide base. Recalled colors include purple (item 199-B004), chocolate (item 199-B005), bayou blue (item 199-B006), pink (item 199-B007), lime green (item 199-B008), denim (item 199-B009), black and white (item 199-B012), striped black and white (item 199-B014), natural (item 199-B016) and camo (item 199-B017). The item number is printed on the product packaging and Powell Company is printed on the label on the bean bag chairs.
Reason for recall
Bean bag chairs without a permanent zipper closure allow young children to unzip, ingest or inhale the small beads inside of the bean bag chair, posing a suffocation and strangulation hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the Anywhere Lounger away from young children, inspect the bean bag chair to see if the exterior zipper can be opened and if the zipper on your chair can open contact Powell Company to receive a free Safety Enhancement Repair Kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13194 |
| Date reported | May 16, 2013 |
| Date initiated | May 16, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | L. Powell Acquisition Corp., of Culver City, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 6,300 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately take the Anywhere Lounger away from young children, inspect the bean bag chair to see if the exterio…
- Check the recall number (13194) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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