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Safety 1st Recalls Décor Wood Highchairs Due to Fall Hazard

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Recall Date: October 8, 2015

Recall Number: 16-006

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 1st toll-free at (877) 717-7823 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at decorwoodhighchair@djgusa.com or online at www.safety1st.com and click on “Safety Notices” at the top of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Photos available: at www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Safety-1st-Recalls-Decor-Wood-Highchair/

Units: About 35,000

Description: This recall includes Safety 1st 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 1st” is printed on the front center of the tray.

Incidents/Injuries: Safety 1st 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

Author: Marianne Halterman

Marianne is a member of the SafeKids Coalition of the Central Shenandoah Valley.

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