Fisher-Price recalls 3-in-1 High Chairs due to fall hazard

Fisher-Price 3-in-1 High Chair

Fisher-Price is recalling its “3-in-1 High Chairs” after learning the seat can fall backwards from the chair frame if the seat release is unlatched while a child is in the chair. 

Fisher-Price has received a report of a child falling out of a chair and suffering a skull fracture after the seat back detached.

The seat back can also detach if not fully snapped in place, the company said.

“Consumers should stop using the recalled high chairs immediately and contact Fisher-Price for instructions and a free repair kit,” the company said.

The chairs were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide nationwide from December 2008 through March 2009.

To learn more: 

• Read the full press release about the recall below.

Press release:

Fisher-Price Recalls 3-in-1 High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of product: 3-in-1 High Chairs

Units: About 24,000

Importer: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.

Hazard: The seat can fall backwards from high chair frame if the booster seat release is unlatched while the child is in the product. Also, the seat back can detach if not fully snapped in place, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a seat back detaching and child falling out, resulting in a skull fracture.

Description: This recall involves the 3-in-1 High Chair to Booster™, which converts from a high chair to a toddler booster seat. It includes a removable tray, height adjustment and folds for storage. The product number (P5369) is printed on the side of the seat, on a label on the seat pad, and on the product’s packaging.

Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide from December 2008 through March 2009 for about $100.

Manufactured in: Mexico

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled high chairs immediately and contact Fisher-Price for instructions and a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at www.service.mattel.com

Tags: 3-in-1 High Chair, Fisher-Price, High Chair, Product Recall

Category: Child & Youth Health, Newborn and Infant Health, Product Recall, Safety