CPSC recall 23-272, announced August 31, 2023, covers TOMY International Boon Flair & Flair Elite highchairs (about 83,000 units). The bolts used to secure the seat of the recalled highchair to the pedestal base can become loose and allow the seat to detach, posing a fall hazard. The notice cites 34 incident reports and 11 injuries. Consumers should stop using the recalled highchairs immediately and contact TOMY for a free repair kit. Recall contact: call 866-725-4407, or go to recall.tomy.com.
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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 model number and manufacturing date code are printed on a label located under the base of the highchair.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Boon Flair highchairs manufactured before September 2016, and all Boon Flair Elite highchairs. The recalled Flair Elite highchair has a white and orange molded plastic seat with a white tray and metal pedestal base. The Flair highchairs have a gray plastic pedestal base and were sold in 10 color combinations, including blue/white, white/orange, pink/white, green/white, gray/green, white, gray, white/gray, white/blue and red/white. The model numbers of the recalled highchairs are listed below. The model number and manufacturing date code are printed on a label located under the base of the highchair. Flair Elite Highchair Model No. Description B751 White / Orange Flair Highchair Model No. Description B701 Blue / White B702 White / Orange B703 Pink / White B704 Green / White B706 White / Orange B707 White / Blue B708 Red / White B709 Red / White B716 Green / White B717 White / Orange B718 White / Blue B731 White / Orange B10147 Gray / Green B11068 White / No Pad B11069 Gray / No Pad B11401 White / Gray
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bolts used to secure the seat of the recalled highchair to the pedestal base can become loose and allow the seat to detach, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries
TOMY has received 34 reports of the chair separating from the base, including 24 falls resulting in 11 injuries such as bruising or scratches.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled highchairs immediately and contact TOMY for a free repair kit. Consumers will receive a set of bolts and split and flat washers to repair the recalled highchair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- TOMY International
- Product type
- High chairs & booster seats
- Recall number
- 23-272
- Units
- About 83,000 (In addition, about 2,850 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Bed Bath & Beyond, Target, Toys 'R' Us, and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, Walmart.com, and BedBathAndBeyond.com. The Flair Elite was sold from 2008 to 2009 for about $380. The Flair models were sold from January 2008 through February 2017 for between $230 and $250.
- Importer
- TOMY International Inc., of Oak Brook, Illinois
Recall contact information
TOMY toll-free at 866-725-4407 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or online at https://recall.tomy.com, or https://us.tomy.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.
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