CPSC2009-04-02
Evenflo Recalls Envision™ High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Evenflo Company Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio
Hazard
Recline fasteners and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, allowing the seatback to detach or recline unexpectedly. Children can fall backwards or fall out of the high chair and suffer bumps and bruises to the head, 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, K-Mart and Burlington Coat Factory from December 2002 through April 2006 for between $80 and $110.
Affected count
About 643,000
Injuries reported
Evenflo has received 320 reports of seatbacks detaching or reclining unexpectedly, resulting in 19 reports of bumps and bruises to the head and 35 reports of other injuries including abrasions, pinches and bruises. Evenflo has also received 13 reports of recline fasteners and screws falling out of the high chair, resulting in one incident in which a fastener and/or screws were found in a child's hand or mouth but were removed before choking occurred.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Evenflo Envision™ 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-Recalls-Envision-High-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-and-Choking-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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