Graco Children’s Products Inc. Recalls Repair to Contempo™ Highchairs

US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Jan 22, 2007

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Graco Children’s Products Inc., of Exton, PA, announced a voluntary recall to repair about 100,000 Graco® Contempo™ Highchairs.

The highchair can collapse if it is not fully opened and locked into place from the storage position prior to use. If the highchair collapses, a child occupying the highchair can be injured.

The firm has received 18 reports of the highchair collapsing. There has been one report of an 18 month old male who suffered a bruise on his foot. Additionally, there have been two reports of the highchair collapsing outside of the United States.

These products were sold at Babies “R” Us, Toys “R” Us, Target, Target.com, Wal-Mart, Wal-Mart.com, Burlington Coat Factory, Shopko, AAFES, USA Baby and various specialty retailers nationwide from December 2005 through December 2006 for between $100 and $130.

Consumers should contact the firm to obtain instructions on how to receive a free repair kit. Consumers can continue to use the highchair until the repair kit is received but must make sure it is fully opened first. Consumers should open the highchair until they hear a “click” which indicates the hub is locked into place.

For more information, contact Graco toll-free at (877) 445-1312 anytime or go to the firm’s Web site at www.gracobaby.com