CPSC recall 01-206, announced July 24, 2001, covers Infant seat pads (about 16,000 units). The seat pad has two shoulder straps that create a v-shaped opening around the head and neck, presenting a strangulation hazard to young children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using the infant pads immediately and contact Basic Comfort to receive a replacement. Recall contact: call (800) 456-8687, or go to www.basiccomfort.com.
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Which products are included?
The seat pad was sold under The Baby Sitter brand name. The infant seat pad is designed to restrain a child on a chair in a sitting position. It has a padded back and seat. The seat pad is attached to a chair by Velcro straps attached to the sides of the pad. The front of the seat pad has two straps attached near the top of the pad that go over a child's shoulders and connect to a single crotch strap. The seat pad is a denim blue color with white restraint straps.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The seat pad has two shoulder straps that create a v-shaped opening around the head and neck, presenting a strangulation hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Basic Comfort received one report of an 8-month old girl who was caught by the neck in the shoulder straps of the seat pad after falling sideways off a chair. The child was removed from the seat pad without injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the infant pads immediately and contact Basic Comfort to receive a replacement.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 01-206
- Units
- About 16,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Basic Comfort Inc., of Denver, Colo. Department and juvenile products stores nationwide including JC Penney and One Step Ahead sold these infant seat pads, from October 1998 through May 2001, for about $11.
Infant seat pads
CPSC product type: Cushions
Recall contact information
Consumers may contact Basic Comfort at (800) 456-8687 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT. Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at www.basiccomfort.com
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