Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2001-02-21T00:00:00
Product: Graco highchairs
Company: Graco Children's Products Inc., of Elverson, Pa.
Hazard: The chair's legs can come out, causing the chair to fall to the ground. Children can suffer serious injuries from the fall.
Description: 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.
Remedy: 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 / Injuries: 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.
Recall Number: 01088
Product Type: High Chairs / Seating
Hazard Type: Fall / Injury Hazard