Evenflo Recalls Children's Activity Centers Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 09131 · Feb 17, 2009 · Evenflo
213,000
units affected
213,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09131
- Date
- Feb 17, 2009
- Company
- Evenflo
- Units affected
- 213,000
- Product
- Evenflo Activity Centers
- Product type
- Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recall involves Evenflo ExerSaucer Triple Fun stationary activity centers made between October 2006 and December 2008. The model number is 6231711. Stage 3 position involves converting the product into an activity table. No other ExerSaucer models use end caps and, therefore, no other models are included in this recall.
What can happen
When used as an activity table, the cap on one end of the product can loosen and fall off, posing a fall hazard to a young child.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the activity table in Stage 3 and contact Evenflo to receive a free replacement end cap. The product may continue to be used in Stages 1 and 2 without changes.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Evenflo has received 11 reports of dislodged end caps which resulted in nine minor injuries, including bumps and bruises. Evenflo has also received a report of a dislodged end cap that resulted in a child suffering a broken collarbone in Canada.
- Sold at
- Juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide, including Toys 'R Us and Burlington Baby Depot, from October 2006 through February 2009 for about $120.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled evenflo activity centers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the activity table in Stage 3 and contact Evenflo to receive a free replacement end cap. The product may continue to be used in Stages 1 and 2 without changes.
What is the hazard?
When used as an activity table, the cap on one end of the product can loosen and fall off, posing a fall hazard to a young child.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.