The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed. Consumers can submit reports of harm to CPSC’s new searchable online product safety database at www.SaferProducts.gov. A searchable food and medical product recall database is available at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm.
Units: About 455,000 in the United States and 30,690 in Canada
Importer: Artsana USA Inc., of Lancaster, Pa.
Hazard: Children can fall on or against the pegs on the rear legs of the high chair, resulting in bruising or cuts.
Description: The Chicco Polly high chairs have a folding metal frame for storage, a reclining seat and pegs on the back legs intended for tray storage. The model number and date code are on a label under the seat. Find model numbers online at www.chiccousa.com/safety-recall/polly-highchair.aspx.
Sold at: Retail stores, including Babies R Us, Burlington Coat Factory, Buy Buy Baby, Shopko and Toys R Us, as well as online outlets, including Albeebaby.com, Amazon.com, Babyage.com,Baby supermart.com, Diapers.com and Target.com from January 2005 through July 2012 for $100 to $150.
Remedy: Contact Chicco for a free peg cover kit. To prevent injuries before repair, store the tray on the pegs when the high chair is not in use.
Contact: Call 800-807-8817 or visit www.chiccousa.com/pollykit.
