CPSC recall 01-041, announced November 27, 2000, covers Cosco Options 5 High Chairs. The high chairs are adjustable and have both recline and upright positions. The notice cites 168 incident reports and 57 injuries. Consumers should stop using these high chairs immediately. Recall contact: call (800) 221-6736, or go to www.coscoinc.com/services/servfram.html.
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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
"Cosco" is on the chair's leg support bar, tray and on a sticker on the bottom of the seat.
Which products are included?
The Cosco Options 5 High Chairs being recalled have five options for use: high chair, infant feeding, youth chair, play chair and booster seat. The chair's seat can be used in a reclined infant position or adjusted into seven upright height positions for toddlers. It has four tray positions, a vinyl seat pad and a removable footrest. "Cosco" is on the chair's leg support bar, tray and on a sticker on the bottom of the seat. The restraint system consists of a waist/crotch belt and a plastic T-bar attached to the tray. The recalled chairs can be identified by model number 03-286 and manufacture date, which are located on the bottom of the seat.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The high chairs are adjustable and have both recline and upright positions. In the recline position, the seats can separate from the frame and fall to the ground. In the upright position, the seats can slip from their set height position to the lowest position or can fall to the ground. Additionally, some seats were sold with a metal restraint anchor that can slip through the back of the seat, allowing the child to fall to the ground. Infants and toddlers can suffer head, face and bodily injuries.
Incidents and injuries
Cosco and CPSC have received 168 reports of incidents involving the high chairs' seats or restraints, including 57 injury reports, primarily to the head and face. Two children reportedly suffered slight concussions; twelve children were monitored for head injuries; and others suffered swollen eyes, bloody noses and lips, bumps and bruises.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these high chairs immediately. Repair kits are no longer available. New cash incentive is being offered or replacement product. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cosco
- Manufacturer
- Cosco Inc., of Columbus, Ind.
- Product type
- High chairs & booster seats
- Recall number
- 01-041
- Units
- About one million
- Sold at / sales period
- The Options 5 High Chairs subject to this recall were manufactured from December 1, 1997 through August 11, 2000. Mass merchandise, juvenile products and major discount department stores nationwide sold the high chairs for about $40 to $50.
Options 5 High Chairs
CPSC product type: Baby Seats (Non-Bath)
Recall contact information
Contact Cosco by calling (800) 221-6736 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also may visit the company's website at http://www.coscoinc.com/services/servfram.html to obtain instructions for proper assembly and use. When contacting Cosco, consumers should have the chair in front of them to provide the model number and four-digit manufacture date, which are located on the bottom of the seat.
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