CPSC recall 01-192, announced July 10, 2001, covers Peg Perego high chairs (about 325,000 units). When the seat is reclined, the high chairs have a space between the armrest and backrest, in which a child's head or arm can become entrapped. The notice cites 51 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the high chairs immediately. Recall contact: call (877) 737-3464, or go to www.perego.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.
A sticker on the brace connecting the front leg to the back leg reads, in part, "Peg-Perego" and "Italy." High chairs with 9-inch armrests are not included in this recall.
Which products are included?
The recalled high chairs have seats that can be raised or lowered, and a lever on the back of the chair that allows the seat to be tilted back. The recalled chairs are the "Prima Pappa," "Roller," and "Martinelli Pappa and Nanna." The model names are located on the footrest or the seat back. A sticker on the brace connecting the front leg to the back leg reads, in part, "Peg-Perego" and "Italy." High chairs with 9-inch armrests are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
When the seat is reclined, the high chairs have a space between the armrest and backrest, in which a child's head or arm can become entrapped. This can pose a risk of suffocation or injury to the heads or arms of young children.
Incidents and injuries
Peg Perego and CPSC have received 51 reports of entrapment, when children placed their heads or arms in the space between the armrest and backrest. Two children suffered scratches to the head, one had a bruised arm, and another had a scratched arm. There have not been any reports of suffocation.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the high chairs immediately. Consumers should call Peg Perego to receive free replacement armrests that will eliminate the entrapment hazard. Consumers should not return the high chair to the store where purchased.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Peg Perego
- Product type
- High chairs & booster seats
- Recall number
- 01-192
- Units
- About 325,000
- Manufactured in
- Italy
- Sold at / sales period
- Chain stores and independent retailers, including Babies "R" Us, Right Start, and Burlington Coat Factory, sold these high chairs, from June 1996 through October 1999, for about $180.
- Importer
- Peg Perego USA Inc., of Ft. Wayne, Ind.
Peg Perego high chairs
CPSC product type: High Chairs
Recall contact information
Consumers should call Peg Perego toll-free at (877) 737-3464 anytime or log on to the company's website at www.perego.com
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