Recall #26-502 · Published May 21, 2026

Portable Hook-On Chairs

PandaEar Recalls Portable Hook-On Chairs Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard; Violates Mandatory Standard for Portable Hook-On Chairs

CPSC published a recall notice for Portable Hook-On Chairs from PandaEar of Lake Dallas, Texas and Rockville, Maryland on May 21, 2026. CPSC identifies this hazard: The recalled portable hook-on chairs violate the mandatory standard for portable hook-on chairs because the crotch restraints can be removed without the use of a tool and infants can fall through an opening, posing a deadly fall hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the recalled portable hook-on chairs immediately and contact PandaEar to receive a full refund.?Consumers will be asked to disassemble the product, cut the restraint straps and fabric seat, and email PandaEar at pandaear_recall@outlook.com photographs clearly showing the destroyed product and model label.

Recalled PandaEar Portable Hook-On Chair, Model BTC-51
Recalled PandaEar Portable Hook-On Chair, Model BTC-51
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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.

Affected model numbers

Additional identifying details

"Panda Ear" can be found on a label stitched to the side of the fabric seats.

Which products are included?

This recall involves two models of PandaEar portable hook-on chairs. The chairs are used to seat young children at the dining table. The chairs contain a black or gray metal frame covered with black, gray, or blue (dinosaur theme) polyester and cotton material and an attached restraint in the occupant seating area. There are two metal arms with plastic covers on top that anchor to a dining table, and the child is suspended from the table. "Panda Ear" can be found on a label stitched to the side of the fabric seats. "Model C2102" can be found on a label located on the bottom of the fabric seats. There are no markings on the product for model BTC-51.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The recalled portable hook-on chairs violate the mandatory standard for portable hook-on chairs because the crotch restraints can be removed without the use of a tool and infants can fall through an opening, posing a deadly fall hazard.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled portable hook-on chairs immediately and contact PandaEar to receive a full refund.?Consumers will be asked to disassemble the product, cut the restraint straps and fabric seat, and email PandaEar at pandaear_recall@outlook.com photographs clearly showing the destroyed product and model label.

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Brand
PandaEar of Lake Dallas, Texas and Rockville, Maryland
Recall number
26-502
Units
About 9,700
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Online at Amazon.com from February 2022 through November 2025 for about $25.
Distributor
PandaEar of Lake Dallas, Texas and Rockville, Maryland

Recall contact information

Email PandaEar at pandaear_recall@outlook.com.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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