CPSC, Graco Announce Recall of Highchairs

Recalled February 21, 2001 · CPSC recall 01088 · Graco

Hazard

The chair's legs can come out, causing the chair to fall to the ground. Children can suffer serious injuries from the fall.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the highchairs immediately and call Graco to receive a free repair kit. Consumers should have the highchair in front of them when they call Graco.

Units

About 860,000

Incidents / injuries

Graco has received 108 reports of the highchair legs coming out of the seat, including 105 injuries. Injuries have included a mild concussion, two broken noses, six cuts requiring stitches, black eyes, and bumps and bruises.

Description

The model and serial numbers of these Graco highchairs are located on a sticker beneath the seat. The model number contains "3170," "36051" or "74001" within it. The first six numbers in the serial number indicate the date of manufacture. The recalled highchairs were manufactured from January 1, 1995 through December 8, 1997 (or from 010195 through 120897). The highchairs are made of a white plastic seat with white metal legs, and "Graco" is printed on the front of the tray. Highchairs with push pins on the legs that snap into the seat are not part of this recall.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the highchairs immediately and call Graco to receive a free repair kit. Consumers should have the highchair in front of them when they call Graco.

Contact

Additional information is available at www.gracobaby.com under Customer Service/Recall Information. Consumers also can write to Customer Affairs, Graco Children's Products, Inc., Box 100, Elverson, PA 19520.

Product

Graco highchairs

Manufacturer(s)

Graco Children's Products Inc., of Elverson, Pa.

Retailers

Mass merchandise, juvenile products and discount department stores nationwide sold these highchairs, from January 1995 through June 1998, for between $30 and $35.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →