February
21, 2001
Graco
Children's Products Inc., of Elverson, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about
860,000 highchairs. The chair's legs can come out, causing the chair to fall to
the ground. Children can suffer serious injuries from the fall. Graco has
received 108 reports of the highchair legs coming out of the seat, including
105 injuries. Injuries have included a mild concussion, two broken noses, six
cuts requiring stitches, black eyes, and bumps and bruises.
The model and serial numbers of these Graco highchairs are located on a sticker
beneath the seat. The model number contains "3170," "36051"
or "74001" within it. The first six numbers in the serial number
indicate the date of manufacture. The recalled highchairs were manufactured
from January 1, 1995 through December 8, 1997 (or from 010195 through 120897).
The highchairs are made of a white plastic seat with white metal legs, and
"Graco" is printed on the front of the tray. Mass merchandise,
juvenile products and discount department stores nationwide sold these
highchairs from January 1995 through June 1998 for between $30 and $35.
Consumers should stop using the highchairs immediately and call Graco at
(800) 617-7447 anytime to receive a free repair kit. Additional information is
available at www.gracobaby.com under Customer Service/Recall Information.
Consumers also can write to Customer Affairs, Graco Children's Products, Inc.,
Box 100, Elverson, PA 19520. Consumers should have the highchair in front of
them when they call Graco. Graco
Media Contact: B.J. Riggins (610) 286-5951