CPSC2001-07-24
CPSC, Basic Comfort Inc. Announce Recall of Infant Seat Pads
Hazard
The seat pad has two shoulder straps that create a v-shaped opening around the head and neck, presenting a strangulation hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the infant pads immediately and contact Basic Comfort to receive a replacement.
Sold at
Basic Comfort Inc., of Denver, Colo.
Affected count
About 16,000
Injuries reported
Basic Comfort received one report of an 8-month old girl who was caught by the neck in the shoulder straps of the seat pad after falling sideways off a chair. The child was removed from the seat pad without injury.
Products
Infant seat pads
Consumer contact
Consumers may contact Basic Comfort at (800) 456-8687 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT. Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at www.basiccomfort.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Basic-Comfort-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Infant-Seat-PadsDon't want to check this manually?
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