CPSC2007-01-18
Graco Children's Products Inc. Recalls to Repair Contempo™ Highchairs Due to Collapse Hazard
Graco Children's Products Inc., of Exton, Pa.
Hazard
The highchair can collapse if it is not fully opened and locked into place from the storage position prior to use. If the highchair collapses, a child occupying the highchair can be injured.
Remedy
Consumers should contact the firm to obtain instructions on how to receive a free repair kit. Consumers can continue to use the highchair until the repair kit is received but must make sure it is fully opened first. Consumers should open the highchair until they hear a "click", which indicates the hub is locked into place.
Sold at
Babies "R" Us, Toys "R" Us, Target, Target.com, Wal-Mart, Wal-Mart.com, Burlington Coat Factory, Shopko, AAFES, USA Baby and various specialty retailers nationwide from December 2005 through December 2006 for between $100 and $130.
Affected count
About 100,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 18 reports of the highchair collapsing. There has been one report of an 18-month-old who suffered a bruise on his foot. Additionally, there have been two reports of the highchair collapsing outside of the United States.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Graco® Contempo™ Highchairs
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Graco toll-free at 800-345-4109 anytime or go to the firm's Web site at www.gracobaby.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Graco-Childrens-Products-Inc-Recalls-to-Repair-Contempo-Highchairs-Due-to-Collapse-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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