Two models of Evenflo high chair recalled
When we buy products for our children, we do not typically assume that they will be dangerous. The first thing many people notice is cost – and whether they’ll need a personal loan to be able to afford it! Warranted or not, there’s a certain subconscious trust we place in advertising and flashy merchandising. However, if you are the parents of infants, toddlers or children in general, it is vitally important to pay attention to how your child might interact with a product like a toy or high chair. Read reviews, talk to friends and shop around. If you discover anything that trips your danger sense, make a wise choice.
Product recalls are an example of corporations making a wise choice. The bottom line is that they wish to avoid multi-million dollar lawsuits, but I’d like to believe that the PR in press releases and news conferences about social responsibility actually means something. The recent Evenflo high chair recall is an example of a situation where parents need to know and the company needs to act, regardless of what their primary motivation is.
What models?
MSNBC reports that The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (USPCA), in cooperation with Evenflo, announced a voluntary recall of about 643,000 Envision high chairs and an expanded recall of 90,000 Majestic high chairs. Both were recalled due to “risks from falls and choking hazards.”
The USPCA urges consumers to stop using these models immediately.
Envision: what’s wrong
With the Envision model, the recline fasteners and metal screws on either side of the high chair can become loosen and detach, which in turn can cause the seat to recline without warning and hurl the child. Bumps, bruises and cuts to the head are possible. Furthermore, the small detached items can present a choking hazard.
The following Envision models were manufactured in China and sold between December 2002 and April 2006. The price range was $80 to $110. Recalled Envision models are as follows, by model number (found on a white label on the seat back):
- 2891321
- 2891321A
- 2891333
- 2891351
- 2891351A
- 2891365
- 2891375
- 2891403
- 2891403A
- 2891466
- 2891466A
- 2891478
- 2891536
- 2891536A
- 2891573
- 2891586
- 2892351
- 2892351A
Majestic: what’s wrong
Similar to with the Envision, plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the Majestic high chair can come out, leading to a child’s fall and injury.
These high chairs were manufactured between January 23, 2007 and December 31, 2008. Models manufactured in 2009 are not included in the recall.The model number and manufacture date are located on a white label on the back of the seat. Here are the recalled Majestic model numbers:
- 3001395
- 3001395A
- 3001604
- 3001700
- 3001713
- 3001713A
- 3001730A
- 3001732
- 3001733
- 3001742
- 3001742A
- 3001756
- 3001821A
- 3001840A
- 3001845
- 30011848
- 3001852
- 3001932
- 3002719
- 3003845
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and contact Evenflo for a free repair kit. If you have questions, contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. An alternative is to visit the manufacturer’s Web site.
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A free repair kit is the least they can do, though it is good that they are cooperating. I just hope there weren’t any children harmed. At least this isn’t as bad a defect recall as the Ford trucks/Firestone thing a few years back. That may have been one of the few times I was glad to have bought GM.