16 May 2013 -----------NEWS from CPSC----------- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Communications 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, www.cpsc.gov ******************************************************** Included in this e-mail: 1. Deezo Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Zulily Due to Strangulation Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Deezo-Childrens-Hooded-Sweatshirts-w... 2. Avon Recalls Microwave Popcorn Maker Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; New Instructions Provided http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Avon-Recalls-Microwave-Popcorn-Maker 3. Powell Company Recalls Anywhere Lounger Bean Bag Chairs Due to Suffocation and Strangulation Hazards http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Powell-Company-Recalls-Anywhere-Loun... *********************************************************************************** 1. Recall Date: May 16, 2013 Recall Number: 13-192 Deezo Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Zulily Due to Strangulation Hazard Name of product: Deezo boys and girls zip-up hoodies Units: About 560 Hazard: The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC's actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to Zulily for a full refund. Contact Zulily to obtain a return address label and instructions for returning the garment. Description: This recall involves a Deezo brand boys', girls', and toddlers' zip-up hoodies made of 65% polyester and 35% cotton. The sweatshirts and jackets have designs that include a heart with arrow, swirl, alien, flower, guitar, motor scooter and circuit board designs and come in the following color combinations: pink with white or black trim; white with pink or green trim; blue with a light blue and white trim and black with blue or green trim. The following model numbers are included in the recall: 12501, 2502, 12503, 12504, 12505, 12506, 12507, 12508, 12509, 12801, 12802, 12803, 12804, 12806, 12807, 12808, 12809, 12810. Model numbers are located on the care label sewn into the garments side seam? The garment's hangtag has "happyfashion4kids www.deezo.com.au" printed on it. Incidents/Injuries: None reported Sold at: Zulily.com from August 2012 to March 2013 for between $20 and $50. Manufacturer: Zulily, Inc., of Seattle, Wash. Manufactured in: China Consumer Contact: Zulily Inc., toll free at (877) 779-5615 between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, and between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. or Saturdays, online at www.zulily.com or by Email at service@zulily.com and click on Contact Us/Product Recall for more information. Photos are available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Deezo-Childrens-Hooded-Sweatshirts-w.... *********************************************************************************** 2. Recall Date: May 16, 2013 Recall Number: 13-193 Avon Recalls Microwave Popcorn Maker Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; New Instructions Provided Name of product: Microwave Popcorn Makers Units: About 54,700 Hazard: When cooked too long, the popcorn can overheat in this popcorn maker and ignite, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the popcorn maker immediately and contact Avon to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely use the microwave popcorn maker. The new instructions can also be obtained from independent Avon representatives and on Avon's website under the Product Recall section. Description: This recall involves Avon's Microwave Popcorn Maker sold in the U.S. with item number 474-105 in Avon's brochures and website. The recalled plastic popcorn maker consists of a clear tub and a yellow vented lid. The tub is 6 inches high and measures 7.5 inches in diameter and has three feet at the base. "DO NOT REMOVE WITH BARE HANDS. HOLD UNIT WITH GLOVES" is molded into the plastic of the lid and "USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN ONLY" is molded into the underside of the bowl. "Made in Taiwan" is printed on an adhesive label located on the underside of the bowl. Incidents/Injuries: Avon has received 20 reports of the popcorn makers overheating, including two incidents involving fires that resulted in damage to microwave ovens. No injuries have been reported. Sold at: Through independent Avon sales representatives and online at www.avon.com from October 2012 through February 2013, for about $13. Importer: Avon Products, Inc., of New York, N.Y. Manufacturer: Okay Enterprise Co., Ltd., of Kunshan City, Taiwan Manufactured in: Taiwan Consumer Contact: Avon Products; (800) 367-2866 from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.avon.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page for new instructions and more information. Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Avon-Recalls-Microwave-Popcorn-Maker. *********************************************************************************** 3. Recall Date: May 16, 2013 Recall Number: 13-194 Powell Company Recalls Anywhere Lounger Bean Bag Chairs Due to Suffocation and Strangulation Hazards Name of product: Anywhere Lounger Bean Bag Chairs Units: About 6,300 Hazard: Bean bag chairs without a permanent zipper closure allow young children to unzip, ingest or inhale the small beads inside of the bean bag chair, posing a suffocation and strangulation hazard. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the Anywhere Lounger away from young children, inspect the bean bag chair to see if the exterior zipper can be opened and if the zipper on your chair can open contact Powell Company to receive a free Safety Enhancement Repair Kit. Description: The recalled Anywhere Lounger bean bag chairs are 100% polyester or 100% cotton and measure about 51 inches in height with a 43 inch wide base. Recalled colors include purple (item 199-B004), chocolate (item 199-B005), bayou blue (item 199-B006), pink (item 199-B007), lime green (item 199-B008), denim (item 199-B009), black and white (item 199-B012), striped black and white (item 199-B014), natural (item 199-B016) and camo (item 199-B017). The item number is printed on the product packaging and Powell Company is printed on the label on the bean bag chairs. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Sold at: Furniture stores nationwide including W.D.Badcock, Value City Furniture, Nebraska Furniture Mart and online at www.Groupon.com from June 2012 to February 2013 for about $100. Importer: Powell Company, of Culver City, Calif. Manufacturer: L. Powell Acquisition Corp., of Culver City, Calif. Manufactured in: China Consumer Contact: Powell Company at (800) 622-4456 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT or online at www.powellcompany.com and click on Anywhere Lounger Safety Enhancement Kit for more information. Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Powell-Company-Recalls-Anywhere-Loun.... ******************************************************** The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to a product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov CPSC Consumer Information Hotline Contact us at this toll-free number if you have questions about a recall: 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054) Times: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime Call to get product safety and other agency information and to report unsafe products.