OXO Recalls Nest Booster Seats Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 15145 · May 21, 2015 · Oxo
25,000
units affected
25,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15145
- Date
- May 21, 2015
- Company
- Oxo
- Units affected
- 25,000
- Product
- Nest Booster Seat
- Product type
- Booster Seats
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves the Nest Booster Seat sold in green (model 6367200), pink (model 6367300), taupe (model 6367500) and orange (model 6367400) with a white base. A sticker affixed to the underside of the seat reads "Nest Booster Seat" with the model number and manufacture date. The manufacture date code represents the month and year in MMYY format and recalled units have the code: 0714, 0814, 0914, 1014, 1114 or 1214. The formed plastic seats are about 13 inches wide by 14 inches tall by 12 inches deep and have a gray three-point child restraint strap system. The OXO logo is embossed on the restraint system's buckle.
What can happen
The stitching on the restraint straps can loosen which allows the straps to separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the Nest booster seats and contact OXO for a free repair kit with redesigned safety straps and installation instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received five reports of the stitching coming undone releasing the straps following a child pulling on the strap or an adult tightening the straps. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- buybuy Baby, Toys R Us/Babies R Us and independent specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from September 2014 through April 2015 for about $55.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled nest booster seat?
Consumers should immediately stop using the Nest booster seats and contact OXO for a free repair kit with redesigned safety straps and installation instructions.
What is the hazard?
The stitching on the restraint straps can loosen which allows the straps to separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard to 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.