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April 17, 1995 Release # 95-102 WASHINGTON, DC - CPSC, the Kmart Corporation of Troy, Mich., is recalling 148,990 desk chairs. The chair's seat post may unexpectedly separate from the pedestal base, causing someone sitting in the chair to fall.Consumers can identify the recalled chairs by Kmart product code 21-86-61, item code 010218661114, printed on the outside of the retail carton. The chairs do not have an item number printed on them. The chair, which Kmart sold nationwide from July 1993 to March 1995 for $29.99, was packaged unassembled in a cardboard box labeled in part "BASIC DESIGNS ADJUSTABLE OFFICE CHAIR *** MADE IN TAIWAN". The gray upholstered rotary desk chair has a non-tilt seat and fixed back. The seat is attached to a five-prong metal pedestal base by a one-inch wide steel rod. There are two wheel casters on each prong of the pedestal base. The Kmart Corporation reported this hazard to CPSC after receiving seven reports of the seat unexpectedly detaching from the pedestal base.Consumers who own these chairs should stop using them immediately and return the chairs to any K-mart store for a refund. Replacement chairs will be available after May 15, 1995. Consumers who need more information about this recall should contact any Kmart store
March 16, 1995 Release # 95-093 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 with 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 NoveltyBellvue, 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 USAFt. Smith, Ark.(800) 681-1308 1993 through 1994 Gold MedalRichmond, Va.(800) 986-1010 1986 through 1994 Jordan Manuf. Co.Monticello, Ind.(800) 328-6522 1989 through 1993 Mr. Bean BagGarland, Texas(800) 525-7707 1971 through 1994 Now ProductsChicago, 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