Recalls / 2011-08-17
Table-Top Clip-on Chair Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Fall and Amputation Hazards
11306 · Recalled 2011-08-17 · CPSC page
Description
The product is an infant/toddler chair with a nylon fabric seat and a metal frame that clamps onto tables using two metal vise clamps. The upper part of each clamp rests on the table top and has either a rubber pad on its underside or a rubber boot covering the clamp. The chair is sold in three fabric colors - red, black and navy. Chairs subject to this recall do not have black plastic spacers between the cross bar and the clamps.
Hazards
Missing or worn clamp pads allow the chairs to detach from a variety of different table surfaces, posing a fall hazard. In addition, when the chair detaches, children's fingers can be caught between the bar and clamping mechanism, posing an amputation hazard. Also, user instructions for the chairs are inadequate, increasing the likelihood of consumer misuse.
Reported injuries
phil&teds and CPSC have received 19 reports of the chairs falling from different table surfaces, including five reports with injuries. Two reports of injuries involved children's fingers being severely pinched, lacerated, crushed or amputated. The three other reports of injury involved bruising after a chair detached suddenly and a child struck the table or floor.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive a free repair kit and revised user instructions. Consumers who previously received a repair kit with only rubber boots should also stop using the chair and contact the company for the new repair kit.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| metoo Clip-on Chair | 54,000 (these were the subject of a product safety alert issued May 6, 2011) |
Parties
- Importer
- phil&teds USA Inc, of Fort Collins, Co.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Buy Buy Baby, Target, Toys R Us, their sites; philandteds.com; Amazon.com; other online retailers;, a variety of independent juvenile specialty stores, $50.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact phil&teds USA at (855) 652-9019 or visit the company's website at www.philandteds.com/support
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Source: CPSC recall 11306. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.