Safety 1st Recalls Decor Wood Highchairs Due to Fall Hazard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Oct 08, 2015, 10:00 ET

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Safety-1st-Recalls-Decor-Wood-Highchair

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Décor Wood Highchair

Hazard: A child can remove the highchair's tray, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled highchairs and contact the firm to receive instructions on receiving a new tray with labels.

Consumer Contact: Safety 1^st toll-free at (877) 717-7823 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.safety1st.djgusa.com and click on "Safety Notices" at the top of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 35,000

Description: This recall includes Safety 1^st Wood Décor highchairs in three models: HC144BZF (Casablanca), HC229CZF (Gentle Lace) and HC229CYG (Black Lace). The model numbers are printed under the highchair seat. These A-frame black wood highchairs have a removable fabric, black and white print seat pad with a blue or pink border on the top and bottom of the seat pad. The highchairs have a white plastic, detachable tray with a cone-shaped center divider that fits between a child's legs. "Safety 1^st" is printed on the front center of the tray.

Incidents/Injuries: Safety 1^st has received 68 reports of children removing the trays including 11 reports of injuries such as lacerations, chipped teeth and bruises.

Sold at: Babies R US and Toys R Us retail stores nationwide and online at www.Amazon.com, www.BabiesRUs.com, www.ToysRUs.com and www.Walmart.com and other online retailers from May 2013 through May 2015 for about $120.

Importer: Dorel Juvenile Group, of Columbus, Ind.

Manufactured in: China

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