CPSC recall 07-084, announced January 18, 2007, covers Graco® Contempo™ Highchairs (about 100,000 units). The highchair can collapse if it is not fully opened and locked into place from the storage position prior to use. The notice cites 18 incident reports. Consumers should contact the firm to obtain instructions on how to receive a free repair kit. Recall contact: call 800-345-4109, or go to www.gracobaby.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.
Affected model numbers
The model number and manufacturing date are printed underneath the snack tray of these highchairs.
Which products are included?
The Contempo™ highchairs have an "A" frame design. The highchairs feature six height adjustment positions and three recline positions. The recalled highchairs have model numbers that begin with 3800, 3803, 3804, 3805, 3810 and 3811 followed by a three-letter fashion code. Model numbers included in the recall include: 3800COU, 3800DRB, 3800FMT, 3800GGG, 3800GRM, 3800HEM, 3800JEN, 3800LEG, 3800MNS, 3800OWD, 3800SND, 3800TFE, 3800RIT, 3803HRL, 3804CNR, 3805BDA, 3810PEW, 3810PST and 3811PST. The highchairs were manufactured from October 27, 2005 through November 22, 2006. The model number and manufacturing date are printed underneath the snack tray of these highchairs.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The highchair can collapse if it is not fully opened and locked into place from the storage position prior to use. If the highchair collapses, a child occupying the highchair can be injured.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 18 reports of the highchair collapsing. There has been one report of an 18-month-old who suffered a bruise on his foot. Additionally, there have been two reports of the highchair collapsing outside of the United States.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact the firm to obtain instructions on how to receive a free repair kit. Consumers can continue to use the highchair until the repair kit is received but must make sure it is fully opened first. Consumers should open the highchair until they hear a "click", which indicates the hub is locked into place.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Graco Children's Products Inc., of Exton, Pa.
- Product type
- High chairs & booster seats
- Recall number
- 07-084
- Units
- About 100,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Babies "R" Us, Toys "R" Us, Target, Target.com, Wal-Mart, Wal-Mart.com, Burlington Coat Factory, Shopko, AAFES, USA Baby and various specialty retailers nationwide from December 2005 through December 2006 for between $100 and $130.
Graco® Contempo™ Highchairs
CPSC product type: High Chairs
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Graco toll-free at 800-345-4109 anytime or go to the firm's Web site at www.gracobaby.com
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