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CPSC, Baseline Design Recall Bean Bag Chair Following Death

Publicado: 1 de diciembre de 1994ID de Retiro: 95038Categoría: Productos de ConsumoPaís: Estados Unidos
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CPSC, Baseline Design Recall Bean Bag Chair Following Death

Recalling Firm: Crain Industries, Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target, Lillian Vernon, Baseline Design

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Motivo del Retiro / Peligro

Suffocation

Descripción del Producto e Identificación

December 1, 1994 Release # 95-038 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Baseline Design Division of Crain Industries Inc. of Fort Smith, Ark., is voluntarily recalling about 2.5 million bean bag chairs sold nationwide in retail stores from 1990 through 1994. Young children and toddlers can suffocate from inhaling the small pellets of foam filling, if they unzip the bean bag chair.On September 11, 1994, a 19-month-old toddler of Unionville, Mo., reportedly unzipped the bean bag chair, crawled inside, and suffocated from inhaling the foam filling pellets. Baseline received one other report of a 2 1/2-year-old girl from El Paso, Texas, who survived after inhaling and ingesting the foam pellets, when her older brother reportedly zipped the bean bag chair closed with the child inside.The recalled chairs sold for about $20.00 at stores such as Walmart, Kmart, Lillian Vernon, and Target. The bean bag, which is meant for adult use, comes in a variety of colors, patterns, and fabrics.Consumers should stop using these chairs and keep them away from young children. Consumers who find the manufacturer Base Line Design printed on the label of their bean bag chair can call 800-497-3626, ext. 2997 for instructions on returning the bean bag chair free-of-charge to Base Line Design to have the hazard eliminated by retrofitting the chair

Productos Afectados

Base Line Design bean bag chairs

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1995/CPSC-Baseline-Design-Recall-Bean-Bag-Chair-Following-Death
TitleCPSC, Baseline Design Recall Bean Bag Chair Following Death
Hazards › NameSuffocation
Products › 1 › TypeBean Bag Chairs
Products › 1 › Category I D1847
Products › 2 › NameBase Line Design bean bag chairs
Recall I D5609
Recall Date1994-12-01T00:00:00
DescriptionDecember 1, 1994 Release # 95-038 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Baseline Design Division of Crain Industries Inc. of Fort Smith, Ark., is voluntarily recalling about 2.5 million bean bag chairs sold nationwide in retail stores from 1990 through 1994. Young children and toddlers can suffocate from inhaling the small pellets of foam filling, if they unzip the bean bag chair.On September 11, 1994, a 19-month-old toddler of Unionville, Mo., reportedly unzipped the bean bag chair, crawled inside, and suffocated from inhaling the foam filling pellets. Baseline received one other report of a 2 1/2-year-old girl from El Paso, Texas, who survived after inhaling and ingesting the foam pellets, when her older brother reportedly zipped the bean bag chair closed with the child inside.The recalled chairs sold for about $20.00 at stores such as Walmart, Kmart, Lillian Vernon, and Target. The bean bag, which is meant for adult use, comes in a variety of colors, patterns, and fabrics.Consumers should stop using these chairs and keep them away from young children. Consumers who find the manufacturer Base Line Design printed on the label of their bean bag chair can call 800-497-3626, ext. 2997 for instructions on returning the bean bag chair free-of-charge to Base Line Design to have the hazard eliminated by retrofitting the chair
Recall Number95038
Manufacturers › 1 › NameCrain Industries
Manufacturers › 2 › NameWal-Mart
Manufacturers › 3 › NameKmart
Manufacturers › 4 › NameTarget
Manufacturers › 5 › NameLillian Vernon
Manufacturers › 6 › NameBaseline Design
Last Publish Date2015-02-20T00:00:00

Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately

Safety Steps
1Verify Product Identifiers

Check the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.

2Isolate & Discontinue Use

Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.

3Claim Free Statutory Remedy

Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.

4Report Adverse Incidents

If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).

Your Legal Rights as a Consumer

Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall

FAQ Guide

Q1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought CPSC, Baseline Design Recall Bean Bag Chair Following Death?

Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.

Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?

Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.

Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?

In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.

Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?

This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.

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Resumen

  • Empresa ResponsableCrain Industries, Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target, Lillian Vernon, Baseline Design
Recall Hazard Severity
Caution (Class III)
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