BLOG: 86,000 High Chairs Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
By Jim Donovan: 86,000 Graco high chairs are being recalled. The seats can loosen or detach from the base, posing a fall hazard to children. The manufacturer has received 58 reports of seats detaching at least nine children have fallen resulting in bumps, bruises and scratches. At least one child in Canada got a concussion.
The recall involves all Graco brand Classic Wood Highchairs sold in three wood finishes. The high chair has a top seat, bottom leg assembly and removable tray. The high chair is sold with a beige fabric seat cover. Model number 3C00BPN, 3C00BPN TC, 3C00CHY, 3C00CHY TC, 3C00CPO or 3C00CPO TC is printed on a label on the underside of the seat assembly.
The high chairs were sold at Babies R Us, Burlington Coat Factory and other retail stores nationwide and at Target.com and Walmart.com and other online retailers between September 2007 and December 2010 for about $130.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and contact Graco for a free repair kit.
For additional information, contact Graco at (800) 345-4109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and, or visit the firm's website at http://bit.ly/Tf2TpM
