Recalls / 2012-10-23

ValcoBaby Booster Seats Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

13012 · Recalled 2012-10-23 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

The spring button mechanism securing the booster toddler seat to the baby stroller can disengage, allowing for the carried toddler to fall.

Reported injuries

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these toddler booster seats immediately and contact ValcoBaby to arrange for a free replacement attachment mechanism.

Products

Name	Model	Units
ValcoBaby "Joey" booster toddler seats for strollers		About 975

Parties

Importer: Unique Baby Products USA LLC, d/b/a ValcoBaby, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Made in: China
Sold at: Various juvenile product stores, websites, the firm's website valcobaby.com nationwide, $100.

Consumer 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

More images

Location of connector piece on recalled booster seat

Detail of recalled booster seat frame showing location of model number and batch number

Source: CPSC recall 13012. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.