CPSC2009-04-02
Evenflo Expands Recall of 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, allowing the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from the high chair. Children can fall backwards or fall out of the high chair and suffer bumps and bruises to the head, broken bones, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached hardware also poses a choking hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled 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, Walmart.com, and Burlington Coat Factory from January 2007 through March 2009 for between $80 and $110.
Affected count
About 90,000 (95,000 were recalled in December 2008)
Injuries reported
For the models added by this expanded recall, Evenflo has received 16 reports of seatbacks reclining, falling back and/or detaching unexpectedly, resulting in five reports of bumps and bruises to the head and five reports of other injuries including bruises and abrasions. For the models added by this expanded recall, Evenflo has received 145 reports of plastic caps and screws falling out of the high chairs, including one incident in which a cap and/or screws were found in a child's hand or mouth 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 the firm's Web site at www.evenflo.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Evenflo-Expands-Recall-of-Majestic-High-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-and-Choking-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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