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Skip Hop Recalls Convertible High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

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Recall Date: January 9, 2017

Recall Number: 18-078

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Tuo Convertible High Chairs

Hazard: The front legs on the highchair can detach from the seat, posing fall and injury hazards to children.

Remedy: Replace. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and contact Skip Hop for a free replacement.

Consumer Contact: Skip Hop toll-free at 888-282-4674 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.skiphop.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Skip-Hop-Recalls-Convertible-High-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard

Recall Details

Units: About 7,900 in U.S. (In addition, 2,000 in Canada)

Description: This recall involves the charcoal colored Tuo convertible high chair, which can be converted into a toddler chair. The style numbers are 304200 and 304200CN with a date code found on the back of the chair as follows: HH102016, HH11/2016, HH3/2017 and HH4/2017. The highchairs have a reversible seat pad, removable tray, 5-point harness, beechwood footrest and legs.

Incidents/Injuries: Skip Hop has received 13 reports of the legs of the high chairs detaching, resulting in two reports of bruises to children.

Sold At: Babies ”R” Us, Buy Buy Baby, Target, Kohls, Dillards and other children specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Skiphop.com from December 2016 through September 2017 for about $160.

Importer(s): Skip Hop, Inc., of New York

Manufactured In: China

Author: Marianne Halterman

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

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