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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.

Recall #
15053
Affected scope
About 125,000
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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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December 19, 2014
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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

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.". Recalled by Comfort Research, LLC, of Grand Rapids, Mich.. Units affected: About 125,000.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 19, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15053.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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