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ValcoBaby Booster Seats
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The spring button mechanism securing the booster toddler seat to the baby stroller can disengage, allowing for the carried toddler to fall.
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 stop using these toddler booster seats immediately and contact ValcoBaby to arrange for a free replacement attachment mechanism.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact ValcoBaby at (800) 610-7850 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at http://www.valcobaby.com/warranty-registration/recall-joey.html or email us at recall@valcobaby.com
The product
The product is a booster toddler seat, both single and twin, designed to attach to Valco "Tri-Mode" and "Zee" strollers. Only booster seats with batch numbers 3111, 7819, 7822 and 7831 and model number TOD1058, TOD9109 and ZEE0649 are included in the recall. The batch and model numbers are printed on a label attached to the product frame. The seats have a black color fabric seat on white metal base frame.
Details
- Units affected
- About 975
- Recall date
- October 23, 2012
- Brand
- Unique Baby Products USA LLC, d/b/a ValcoBaby, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received two reports of a child falling from the booster toddler seat after it disengaged from the stroller. No injuries were reported.
Various juvenile product stores, websites and the firm's website valcobaby.com nationwide from June 2011 through June 2012 for between $80 and $100.
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: “ValcoBaby Booster Seats Recalled 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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