CPSC2012-10-23
ValcoBaby Booster Seats Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Unique Baby Products USA LLC, d/b/a ValcoBaby, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Hazard
The spring button mechanism securing the booster toddler seat to the baby stroller can disengage, allowing for the carried toddler to fall.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these toddler booster seats immediately and contact ValcoBaby to arrange for a free replacement attachment mechanism.
Sold at
Various juvenile product stores, websites and the firm's website valcobaby.com nationwide from June 2011 through June 2012 for between $80 and $100.
Affected count
About 975
Injuries reported
The firm has received two reports of a child falling from the booster toddler seat after it disengaged from the stroller. No injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
ValcoBaby "Joey" booster toddler seats for strollers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact ValcoBaby at (800) 610-7850 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at http://www.valcobaby.com/warranty-registration/recall-joey.html or email us at recall@valcobaby.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/ValcoBaby-Booster-Seats-Recalled-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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