CPSC recall 09-177, announced April 2, 2009, covers Evenflo Majestic™ High Chairs (about 90,000 units). Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, allowing the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from the high chair. The notice cites 16 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (800) 233-5921, or go to www.evenflo.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 and date of manufacture are located on a white label/sticker on the seatback.
Which products are included?
The expanded recall involves Evenflo Majestic™ high chairs, model numbers: 3001395, 3001395A, 3001604, 3001700, 3001713, 3001713A, 3001730A, 3001732, 3001733, 3001742, 3001742A, 3001756, 3001821A, 3001840A, 3001845, 3001848, 3001852, 3001932, 3002719 and 3003845 manufactured between January 23, 2007 and December 31, 2008. The model number and date of manufacture are located on a white label/sticker on the seatback. "Evenflo" is printed on the label and on the front of the tray. Models showing a year of manufacture of 2009 in red ink are not included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, allowing the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from the high chair. Children can fall backwards or fall out of the high chair and suffer bumps and bruises to the head, broken bones, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached hardware also poses a choking hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
For the models added by this expanded recall, Evenflo has received 16 reports of seatbacks reclining, falling back and/or detaching unexpectedly, resulting in five reports of bumps and bruises to the head and five reports of other injuries including bruises and abrasions. For the models added by this expanded recall, Evenflo has received 145 reports of plastic caps and screws falling out of the high chairs, including one incident in which a cap and/or screws were found in a child's hand or mouth but were removed before choking occurred.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Evenflo
- Manufacturer
- Evenflo Company Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio
- Product type
- High chairs & booster seats
- Recall number
- 09-177
- Units
- About 90,000 (95,000 were recalled in December 2008)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide, including Toys"R"Us, Babies"R"Us, Walmart.com, and Burlington Coat Factory from January 2007 through March 2009 for between $80 and $110.
Evenflo Majestic™ High Chairs
CPSC product type: High Chairs
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.evenflo.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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