CPSC recall 09-178, announced April 2, 2009, covers Evenflo Envision™ High Chairs (about 643,000 units). Recline fasteners and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, allowing the seatback to detach or recline unexpectedly. The notice cites 320 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 can be found on a white label on the seatback.
Which products are included?
The recall involves all Evenflo Envision™ high chairs, including model numbers: 2891321, 2891321A, 2891333, 2891351, 2891351A, 2891365, 2891375, 2891403, 2891403A, 2891466, 2891466A, 2891478, 2891536, 2891536A, 2891573, 2891586, 2892351 and 2892351A. The model number can be found on a white label on the seatback. "Evenflo" and "Envision" are printed on the front of the tray.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Recline fasteners and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, allowing the seatback to detach or recline unexpectedly. Children can fall backwards or fall out of the high chair and suffer bumps and bruises to the head, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached hardware also poses a choking hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
Evenflo has received 320 reports of seatbacks detaching or reclining unexpectedly, resulting in 19 reports of bumps and bruises to the head and 35 reports of other injuries including abrasions, pinches and bruises. Evenflo has also received 13 reports of recline fasteners and screws falling out of the high chair, resulting in one incident in which a fastener 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
- 09-178
- Units
- About 643,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide, including Toys"R"Us, Babies"R"Us, K-Mart and Burlington Coat Factory from December 2002 through April 2006 for between $80 and $110.
Evenflo Envision™ 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
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