Safety regulator, Graco Announce Recall of Highchairs
Recall 01088 · Feb 21, 2001 · Graco Children's Products Inc.
860,000
units affected
860,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01088
- Date
- Feb 21, 2001
- Company
- Graco Children's Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 860,000
- Product
- Graco highchairs
- Product type
- Baby Seats (Non-Bath)
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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 can happen
The chair's legs can come out, causing the chair to fall to the ground. Children can suffer serious injuries from the fall.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Mass merchandise, juvenile products and discount department stores nationwide sold these highchairs, from January 1995 through June 1998, for between $30 and $35.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled graco highchairs?
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.
What is the hazard?
The chair's legs can come out, causing the chair to fall to the ground. Children can suffer serious injuries from the fall.
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.