Recall 02-009, published October 10, 2001
Safety 1st Fold-Up Booster Seats
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
173CThe model number is located on the back of the booster seat, inside the left arm panel.
Which products are included?
Only Safety 1st Fold-Up Booster Seats with model numbers 173, 173A and 173B are included in this recall. Booster seats with model numbers 173C and 173D, which have four indentations on the bottom, are not included in this recall. The model number is located on the back of the booster seat, inside the left arm panel. The booster seat is made of blue plastic with green and red arms and includes a yellow feeding tray. The seat insert for the booster seat is made up of two halves that are "press-fitted" together. They have a smooth surface bottom, with no indentations. The booster seats have a restraint system made up of a two-piece waist strap and one crotch strap. "SAFETY 1ST" is molded on the top and bottom of the seat insert.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The top half of the seat inserts can separate, and a child can fall from the chair and be injured.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these seats immediately and contact Safety 1st to receive a free repair kit with instructions.
- Brand
- Safety 1st
- Recall published
- October 10, 2001
- Category
- Children & Toys
- Units
- About 1.5 million
- Sold at / sales period
- Major toy, hardware and department stores nationwide sold these seats, from January 1994 through August 1999, for about $18.
