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Consumer product recall

Archived - Option 5 Highchair

Starting date:
November 1, 2000
Posting date:
November 1, 2000
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Identification number:
RA-500001516

Affected products

Option 5 Highchair

Product description

Model number 03-286

Hazard identified

In the recline position, the seats can separate from the frame and fall to the ground. In the upright position, the seats can slip from their set height position to the lowest position or can fall to the ground. Additionally, some seats were sold with a metal restraint anchor that can slip through the back of the seat allowing the child to fall to the ground. Infants and toddlers can suffer head, face and bodily injuries.

Time period sold

December 1, 1997 through August 11, 2000.

Companies

Retailer
Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. of Ottawa, Ontario, Wal-Mart Canada Inc.

What you should do

In the interest of safety, Cosco Inc. of the United States, and the Dorel Group (Canada), are advising all consumers who have purchased the Cosco Option 5 Highchair to contact the Canadian consumer service Department at 1-800-387-2229 for a free repair kit and to obtain instructions for proper assembly and use CPSC, Cosco Announce Recall to Repair High Chairs , fax: 514-323-1129 or e-mail dorelservice@dorel.com