Kristi G, SwimWays Corporation Recall Child Chairs Due To Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 11132 · announced February 16, 2011 · Kristi G · 5,200 units affected
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.
The hazard
The chair can tip over, posing a fall hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact SwimWays Corp. to receive reimbursement of the purchase price. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): SwimWays Corp. has received eight reports of the chairs tipping over. In two of the reports, children received scrapes on the face and hands.
Sold at: Online via national mass merchandisers and retailers from March 2010 to January 2011 for $34.99 to $89.99.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.