This week, Evenflo recalled 90,000 (95,000 were recalled in December 2008) Majestic high chairs. Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, allowing the seat back to suddenly fall back or detach from the high chair. Children can fall back wards or fall out of the high chair and suffer bumps and bruises to the head, broken bones, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached hardware also poses a choking hazard to children. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit.
The recalled chairs were available at juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide, including Toys“R”Us, Babies“R”Us, Walmart.com, and Burlington Coat Factory from January 2007 through March 2009 for between $80 and $110. The chair model numbers are : 3001395, 3001395A, 3001604, 3001700, 3001713, 3001713A, 3001730A, 3001732, 3001733, 3001742, 3001742A, 3001756, 3001821A, 3001840A, 3001845, 30011848, 3001852, 3001932, 3002719 and 3003845 manufactured between January 23, 2007 and December 31, 2008. The model number and date of manufacture are located on a white label/sticker on the setback. “Evenflo” is printed on the label and on the front of the tray. Models showing a year of manufacture of 2009 in red ink are not included in the recall.
For more information, consumers can contact t Evenflo at (800) 233-5921 or visit the firm’s Web site at www.evenflo.com
If you or a family member is injured by a product, you need to get immediate medical care. If there is a significant affect or injury, you should contact an attorney concerning the problem. Early investigation can include the collection of product, checking recall alerts, and the proper notifying of those who caused the problem.
