CPSC recall 13-012, announced October 23, 2012, covers ValcoBaby "Joey" booster toddler seats for strollers (about 975 units). The spring button mechanism securing the booster toddler seat to the baby stroller can disengage, allowing for the carried toddler to fall. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these toddler booster seats immediately and contact ValcoBaby to arrange for a free replacement attachment mechanism. Recall contact: call (800) 610-7850, go to www.valcobaby.com/warranty-registration/recall-joey.html, or email recall@valcobaby.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.
Only booster seats with batch numbers 3111, 7819, 7822 and 7831 and model number TOD1058, TOD9109 and ZEE0649 are included in the recall.
Which products are included?
The product is a booster toddler seat, both single and twin, designed to attach to Valco "Tri-Mode" and "Zee" strollers. Only booster seats with batch numbers 3111, 7819, 7822 and 7831 and model number TOD1058, TOD9109 and ZEE0649 are included in the recall. The batch and model numbers are printed on a label attached to the product frame. The seats have a black color fabric seat on white metal base frame.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The spring button mechanism securing the booster toddler seat to the baby stroller can disengage, allowing for the carried toddler to fall.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of a child falling from the booster toddler seat after it disengaged from the stroller. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these toddler booster seats immediately and contact ValcoBaby to arrange for a free replacement attachment mechanism.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Unique Baby Products USA LLC, d/b/a ValcoBaby
- Product type
- Strollers, High chairs & booster seats
- Recall number
- 13-012
- Units
- About 975
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Various juvenile product stores, websites and the firm's website valcobaby.com nationwide from June 2011 through June 2012 for between $80 and $100.
- Importer
- Unique Baby Products USA LLC, d/b/a ValcoBaby, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
ValcoBaby "Joey" booster toddler seats for strollers
CPSC product type: Booster Seats
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact ValcoBaby at (800) 610-7850 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at http://www.valcobaby.com/warranty-registration/recall-joey.html or email us at recall@valcobaby.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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