ValcoBaby Booster Seats Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 13012 · Oct 23, 2012 · Unique Baby Products USA LLC, d/b/a ValcoBaby
975
units affected
975
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13012
- Date
- Oct 23, 2012
- Company
- Unique Baby Products USA LLC, d/b/a ValcoBaby
- Units affected
- 975
- Product
- ValcoBaby "Joey" booster toddler seats for strollers
- Product type
- Booster Seats
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The product is a booster toddler seat, both single and twin, designed to attach to Valco "Tri-Mode" and "Zee" strollers. Only booster seats with batch numbers 3111, 7819, 7822 and 7831 and model number TOD1058, TOD9109 and ZEE0649 are included in the recall. The batch and model numbers are printed on a label attached to the product frame. The seats have a black color fabric seat on white metal base frame.
What can happen
The spring button mechanism securing the booster toddler seat to the baby stroller can disengage, allowing for the carried toddler to fall.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these toddler booster seats immediately and contact ValcoBaby to arrange for a free replacement attachment mechanism.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of a child falling from the booster toddler seat after it disengaged from the stroller. No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Various juvenile product stores, websites and the firm's website valcobaby.com nationwide from June 2011 through June 2012 for between $80 and $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled valcobaby "joey" booster toddler seats for strollers?
Consumers should stop using these toddler booster seats immediately and contact ValcoBaby to arrange for a free replacement attachment mechanism.
What is the hazard?
The spring button mechanism securing the booster toddler seat to the baby stroller can disengage, allowing for the carried toddler to 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.