Fisher-Price Recalls 3-in-1 High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 09160 · Mar 24, 2009 · Fisher-Price
24,000
units affected
24,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09160
- Date
- Mar 24, 2009
- Company
- Fisher-Price
- Units affected
- 24,000
- Product
- 3-in-1 High Chairs
- Product type
- High Chairs
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves the 3-in-1 High Chair to Booster™, which converts from a high chair to a toddler booster seat. It includes a removable tray, height adjustment and folds for storage. The product number (P5369) is printed on the side of the seat, on a label on the seat pad, and on the product's packaging.
What can happen
The seat can fall backwards from high chair frame if the booster seat release is unlatched while the child is in the product. Also, the seat back can detach if not fully snapped in place, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury to young children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled high chairs immediately and contact Fisher-Price for instructions and a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a seat back detaching and child falling out, resulting in a skull fracture.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide from December 2008 through March 2009 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 3-in-1 high chairs?
Consumers should stop using the recalled high chairs immediately and contact Fisher-Price for instructions and a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The seat can fall backwards from high chair frame if the booster seat release is unlatched while the child is in the product. Also, the seat back can detach if not fully snapped in place, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury to young children.
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.