CPSC2012-07-12
Chicco Polly High Chairs Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
Artsana USA Inc., of Lancaster, Pa.
Hazard
Children can fall on or against the pegs on the rear legs of the high chair, resulting in a bruising or laceration injury.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Chicco for a free peg cover kit which will be mailed to them. To help prevent injuries before repair, consumers should store the tray on the pegs when the high chair is not in use.
Sold at
Retail stores including Babies R Us, Burlington Coat Factory, Buy Buy Baby, Shopko and Toys R Us, as well as online outlets including Albeebaby.com, Amazon.com, Babyage.com, Babysupermart.com, Diapers.com and Target.com from January 2005 through July 2012 for between $100 and $150.
Affected count
About 455,000 in the United States and 30,690 in Canada
Injuries reported
The firm is aware of 21 reports of incidents in which a child fell against the peg and received injuries, including four laceration injuries requiring medical closure (stitches, tape or glue) and one scratched cornea.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
New Instructions
Products
Chicco Polly High Chair
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Chicco toll-free at (800) 807-8817 between 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.chiccousa.com/pollykit
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Chicco-Polly-High-Chairs-Recalled-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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