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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 16, 2011Serious
Kristi G, SwimWays Corporation Recall Child Chairs
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The chair can tip over, posing a fall hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The product can tip onto a child.
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 immediately stop using the recalled product and contact SwimWays Corp. to receive reimbursement of the purchase price.
Who to contact: For more information, contact SwimWays Corp. at (888) 559-4653 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.kelsyus.com orwww.swimways.com
The product
The recalled product is a lightweight, polyester chair for children three months and older, up to 75 pounds. The chairs include a detachable sun canopy, detachable tray, three-point harness, and a polyester carry bag. There are holes in the seat to allow for standing. The chairs differ in color scheme only as follows: model 80325 is brown with blue polka dots, 80326 is brown with green polka dots and 80327 is brown with pink polka dots. The model number is located on the box.
Details
- Units affected
- About 5,200
- Recall date
- February 16, 2011
- Made or distributed by
- Kristi G Company, of Atlanta, Ga., SwimWays Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.
- What has been reported
- SwimWays Corp. has received eight reports of the chairs tipping over. In two of the reports, children received scrapes on the face and hands.
80325
Online via national mass merchandisers and retailers from March 2010 to January 2011 for $34.99 to $89.99.
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: “Kristi G, SwimWays Corporation Recall Child Chairs Due To Fall 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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