CPSC recall · Reported December 19, 2014
Comfort Research Recalls Vinyl Bean Bag Chairs Due to Risk of Entrapment, Suffocation
The zippers on the bean bag chairs can be opened by children who can then crawl inside, become entrapped, suffocate or choke on the bean bag chair's foam beads.
Comfort Research, LLC, of Grand Rapids, Mich. recalled This recall involves vinyl polystyrene-filled bean bag chairs with a single zipper on the….
Comfort Research Recalls Vinyl Bean Bag Chairs Due to Risk of Entrapment, Suffocation was recalled by Comfort Research, LLC, of Grand Rapids, Mich. in December 19, 2014. Reason: The zippers on the bean bag chairs can be opened by children who can then crawl inside, become entrapped, suf…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled bean bag chairs from children and check th…. Verify recall #15053 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Comfort Research, LLC, of Grand Rapids, Mich. issued this CPSC recall-The zippers on the bean bag chairs can be opened by children who can then crawl inside, become entrapped, suf….
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- agency class
- December 19, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15053 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves vinyl polystyrene-filled bean bag chairs with a single zipper on the exterior cover. The round vinyl bean bag chairs measure 88 and 98 inches in diameter. Colors and patterns included in the recall are black, hot pink, lime, purple, royal blue, ruby red, and baseball, basketball, football and soccer ball. A tag sewn into bean bag chair's cover seam reads "Made By Comfort Research" and "100% Polystyrene."
Reason for recall
The zippers on the bean bag chairs can be opened by children who can then crawl inside, become entrapped, suffocate or choke on the bean bag chair's foam beads.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bean bag chairs from children and check them for zippers that can be opened. Consumers can contact Comfort Research for instructions to permanently disable the zipper.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15053 |
| Date reported | December 19, 2014 |
| Date initiated | December 19, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Comfort Research, LLC, of Grand Rapids, Mich. |
| Affected scope | About 125,000 |
| 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 recalled bean bag chairs from children and check them for zippers that can be opened. Consu…
- Check the recall number (15053) 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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