CPSC recall 12-221, announced July 12, 2012, covers Artsana Chicco Polly High Chair (about 455,000 units). Children can fall on or against the pegs on the rear legs of the high chair, resulting in a bruising or laceration injury. The notice cites 21 incident reports and 4 injuries. Consumers should contact Chicco for a free peg cover kit which will be mailed to them. Recall contact: call (800) 807-8817, or go to www.chiccousa.com/pollykit.
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 CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The recalled high chairs can be identified by the model number and date code printed on a label on the underside of the seat, close to the footrest.
Which products are included?
This recall involves a range of Chicco Polly high chairs with pegs on the back legs intended for tray storage. The high chairs have a folding metal frame for storage and a reclining seat. The recalled high chairs can be identified by the model number and date code printed on a label on the underside of the seat, close to the footrest. The date code is in the format DDMMYYYY or YYYY-MM-DD. High chairs included in this recall were manufactured prior to October 13, 2010 and have one of the following model numbers on the label: Model Numbers 00063803430070 05063803260070 00063803480070 05063803270070 00063803490070 05063803570070 00063803580070 05063803660070 04063765000070 05063803970070 04063765540070 06063765650070 04063765760070 06063765970070 04063803630070 06063803650070 04063803860070 06063803770070 04063803900070 06063803820070 05063765020070 06063803960070 05063803020070 06063803970070 05063803220070 07063803780070
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Children can fall on or against the pegs on the rear legs of the high chair, resulting in a bruising or laceration injury.
Incidents and injuries
The firm is aware of 21 reports of incidents in which a child fell against the peg and received injuries, including four laceration injuries requiring medical closure (stitches, tape or glue) and one scratched cornea.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact Chicco for a free peg cover kit which will be mailed to them. To help prevent injuries before repair, consumers should store the tray on the pegs when the high chair is not in use.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Artsana
- Product type
- High chairs & booster seats
- Recall number
- 12-221
- Units
- About 455,000 in the United States and 30,690 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Retail stores including Babies R Us, Burlington Coat Factory, Buy Buy Baby, Shopko and Toys R Us, as well as online outlets including Albeebaby.com, Amazon.com, Babyage.com, Babysupermart.com, Diapers.com and Target.com from January 2005 through July 2012 for between $100 and $150.
- Importer
- Artsana USA Inc., of Lancaster, Pa.
Chicco Polly High Chair
CPSC product type: High Chairs
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Chicco toll-free at (800) 807-8817 between 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.chiccousa.com/pollykit
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