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Chicco Polly High Chairs
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What’s wrong
Children can fall on or against the pegs on the rear legs of the high chair, resulting in a bruising or laceration injury.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should contact Chicco for a free peg cover kit which will be mailed to them. To help prevent injuries before repair, consumers should store the tray on the pegs when the high chair is not in use.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Chicco toll-free at (800) 807-8817 between 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.chiccousa.com/pollykit
The product
This recall involves a range of Chicco Polly high chairs with pegs on the back legs intended for tray storage. The high chairs have a folding metal frame for storage and a reclining seat. The recalled high chairs can be identified by the model number and date code printed on a label on the underside of the seat, close to the footrest. The date code is in the format DDMMYYYY or YYYY-MM-DD. High chairs included in this recall were manufactured prior to October 13, 2010 and have one of the following model numbers on the label: Model Numbers 00063803430070 05063803260070 00063803480070 05063803270070 00063803490070 05063803570070 00063803580070 05063803660070 04063765000070 05063803970070 04063765540070 06063765650070 04063765760070 06063765970070 04063803630070 06063803650070 04063803860070 06063803770070 04063803900070 06063803820070 05063765020070 06063803960070 05063803020070 06063803970070 05063803220070 07063803780070
Details
- Units affected
- About 455,000 in the United States and 30,690 in Canada
- Recall date
- July 12, 2012
- Brand
- Artsana USA Inc., of Lancaster, Pa.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm is aware of 21 reports of incidents in which a child fell against the peg and received injuries, including four laceration injuries requiring medical closure (stitches, tape or glue) and one scratched cornea.
Retail stores including Babies R Us, Burlington Coat Factory, Buy Buy Baby, Shopko and Toys R Us, as well as online outlets including Albeebaby.com, Amazon.com, Babyage.com, Babysupermart.com, Diapers.com and Target.com from January 2005 through July 2012 for between $100 and $150.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Chicco Polly High Chairs Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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