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Consumer product recall

Archived - EvenFlo Majestic™ High Chairs

Starting date:
December 18, 2008
Posting date:
December 18, 2008
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products, Household Items
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001861

Affected products

EvenFlo MajesticTM High Chairs

Product description

This recall involves EvenFlo Majestic™ high chairs made before January 23, 2007. The model numbers affected by this recall are: 3001395, 3001713, 3001719CA, 3001733 and 3002633A.

The model number and production date can be found on a white label on the seatback. "Evenflo" is printed on the label and on the push button on the front of the tray.

Hazard identified

Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, posing both fall and choking hazards to children.

EvenFlo has received 143 reports of incidents, with 8 incidents resulting in injuries, related to the use of these high chairs by Canadians.

Health Canada has received 2 reports of incidents, with 1 incident resulting in minor injury, related to the use of these high chairs by Canadians.

Number sold

6,397 of the recalled high chairs were sold at various retail stores in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled high chairs were sold from January 2006 to May 2007.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Evenflo Company Inc.
Miamisburg
Ohio
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-800-265-0749

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the high chairs and contact EvenFlo to receive a free repair kit.

To receive the free repair kit, consumers may contact EvenFlo toll-free at 1-800-265-0749 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST) or visit the firm's Web site or Evenflo Recall Notice.