CPSC2008-12-18
Evenflo Recalls Majestic High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Evenflo Company Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio
Hazard
Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, posing both fall and choking hazards to children. Plastic caps and screws that become loose and fall out can cause the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from the high chair. Children can fall out or collide with objects and suffer broken bones, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached plastic caps and metal screws also pose a choking hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the high chairs and contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit.
Sold at
Juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide, including Toys R Us, Babies R Us, Burlington Coat Factory and Shopko, and on-line at walmart.com from January 2006 through May 2007 for between $80 and $110.
Affected count
About 95,000
Injuries reported
Evenflo has received 140 reports of seatbacks reclining, falling back and/or detaching unexpectedly, which resulted in at least 47 reports of bumps and bruises to the head, two reports of broken bones, and at least 45 reports of other injuries including abrasions, cuts, and bruises. Evenflo has received more than 1,000 reports of plastic caps and screws falling out of the high chairs, including seven incidents in which caps and screws were found in children's hands or mouths but were removed before choking occurred.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Evenflo Majestic™ High Chairs
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.majestichighchair.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Evenflo-Recalls-Majestic-High-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-and-Choking-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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