CPSC recall 01-088, announced February 21, 2001, covers Graco highchairs (about 860,000 units). The chair's legs can come out, causing the chair to fall to the ground. The notice cites 108 incident reports and 105 injuries. Consumers should stop using the highchairs immediately and call Graco to receive a free repair kit. Recall contact: go to www.gracobaby.com.
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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.
The model and serial numbers of these Graco highchairs are located on a sticker beneath the seat.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The chair's legs can come out, causing the chair to fall to the ground. Children can suffer serious injuries from the fall.
Incidents and 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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Graco Children's Products Inc., of Elverson, Pa.
- Product type
- High chairs & booster seats
- Recall number
- 01-088
- Units
- About 860,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchandise, juvenile products and discount department stores nationwide sold these highchairs, from January 1995 through June 1998, for between $30 and $35.
Graco highchairs
CPSC product type: Baby Seats (Non-Bath)
Recall contact information
Additional information is available at www.gracobaby.com under Customer Service/Recall Information. Consumers also can write to Customer Affairs, Graco Children's Products, Inc., Box 100, Elverson, PA 19520.
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