CPSC recall 02-009, announced October 10, 2001, covers Safety 1st Fold-Up Booster Seats (about 1.5 million units). The top half of the seat inserts can separate, and a child can fall from the chair and be injured. The notice cites 32 incident reports and 7 injuries. Consumers should stop using these seats immediately and contact Safety 1st to receive a free repair kit with instructions. Recall contact: call (888) 579-1730, or go to www.safety1st.com.
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 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.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Safety 1st have received 32 reports where the seat halves separated. There were seven reports of injuries from falls including bumps, cuts, bruises and a fractured arm.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these seats immediately and contact Safety 1st to receive a free repair kit with instructions.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Safety 1st
- Product type
- High chairs & booster seats
- Recall number
- 02-009
- 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.
- Distributor
- Safety 1st, of Canton, Mass.
Fold-Up Booster Seats
CPSC product type: Booster Seats
Recall contact information
Consumers can contact Safety 1st at (888) 579-1730 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or go to the firm's website at www.safety1st.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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