Recall #06-005 · Published October 11, 2005

Design Ideas Lily Chair and Lily Ottoman Bean Bag Sets

CPSC, Design Ideas Ltd. Announce Recall of Bean Bag Furniture Sets

CPSC published a recall notice for Lily Chair and Lily Ottoman Bean Bag Sets from Design Ideas on October 11, 2005. CPSC identifies this hazard: The chair and ottoman do not have locking zippers or warning labels. CPSC is aware of children who have died from suffocation when they unzipped, inhaled and ingested small pellets in similar bean bag furniture. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the chair and ottoman set immediately, keep them out of reach of young children and contact Design Ideas to arrange to return the product for a full refund.

Recalled Bean Bag Furniture
Recalled Bean Bag Furniture
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Additional identifying details

Model numbers can be found on a label affixed to the bottom of the furniture.

Which products are included?

The Lily chair and Lily ottoman were sold together as a bean bag furniture set. The chair and ottoman sets were sold in ivory/white (model 170001), ivory/blue (model 170003), ivory/black (model 170004) and ivory/orange (model 170009). Model numbers can be found on a label affixed to the bottom of the furniture.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The chair and ottoman do not have locking zippers or warning labels. CPSC is aware of children who have died from suffocation when they unzipped, inhaled and ingested small pellets in similar bean bag furniture.

Incidents and injuries

There have been no incidents or injuries reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using the chair and ottoman set immediately, keep them out of reach of young children and contact Design Ideas to arrange to return the product for a full refund.

Product and sales details

Product type
Chairs & stools
Recall number
06-005
Units
About 1,100 sets
Manufactured in
Thailand
Sold at / sales period
Specialty gift and furniture stores nationwide sold the chair and ottoman sets from January 2004 through July 2005 for about $170.
Importer
Design Ideas Ltd., of Springfield, Ill.

Lily Chair and Lily Ottoman Bean Bag Sets

CPSC product type: Bean Bag Chairs

Recall contact information

For additional information, contact Design Ideas at (800) 426-6394 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.designideas.net

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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