CPSC2011-08-17

Table-Top Clip-on Chair Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Fall and Amputation Hazards

phil&teds USA Inc, of Fort Collins, Co.

Hazard

Missing or worn clamp pads allow the chairs to detach from a variety of different table surfaces, posing a fall hazard. In addition, when the chair detaches, children's fingers can be caught between the bar and clamping mechanism, posing an amputation hazard. Also, user instructions for the chairs are inadequate, increasing the likelihood of consumer misuse.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive a free repair kit and revised user instructions. Consumers who previously received a repair kit with only rubber boots should also stop using the chair and contact the company for the new repair kit.

Sold at

Buy Buy Baby, Target, Toys R Us and their online sites; philandteds.com; Amazon.com; other online retailers; and a variety of independent juvenile specialty stores from May 2006 to May 2011 for between $40 and $50.

Affected count

54,000 (these were the subject of a product safety alert issued May 6, 2011)

Injuries reported

phil&teds and CPSC have received 19 reports of the chairs falling from different table surfaces, including five reports with injuries. Two reports of injuries involved children's fingers being severely pinched, lacerated, crushed or amputated. The three other reports of injury involved bruising after a chair detached suddenly and a child struck the table or floor.

Manufactured in

China

Remedy type

Repair

Products

metoo Clip-on Chair

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact phil&teds USA at (855) 652-9019 or visit the company's website at www.philandteds.com/support

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Table-Top-Clip-on-Chair-Recalled-by-philteds-USA-Due-to-Fall-and-Amputation-Hazards

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