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Table-Top Clip-on Chair Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Fall and Amputation Hazards
Chairs included in this recall do not have black plastic spacers between the cross bar and clamps
metoo Clip-on Chair
Recall Date: August 17th, 2011
Type: Chairs
Units: 54,000 (these were the subject of a product safety alert issued May 6, 2011)
Hazards: Missing or worn clamp pads allow the chairs to detach from a variety of different table surfaces, posing a fall hazard. In addition, when the chair detaches, children's fingers can be caught between the bar and clamping mechanism, posing an amputation hazard. Also, user instructions for the chairs are inadequate, increasing the likelihood of consumer misuse.
Remedies: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive a free repair kit and revised user instructions. Consumers who previously received a repair kit with only rubber boots should also stop using the chair and contact the company for the new repair kit.
Description
The product is an infant/toddler chair with a nylon fabric seat and a metal frame that clamps onto tables using two metal vise clamps. The upper part of each clamp rests on the table top and has either a rubber pad on its underside or a rubber boot covering the clamp. The chair is sold in three fabric colors - red, black and navy. Chairs subject to this recall do not have black plastic spacers between the cross bar and the clamps.
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Chairs included in this recall do not have black plastic spacers between the cross bar and clamps
Chairs included in this recall do not have black plastic spacers between the cross bar and clamps
Chairs not included in this recall have black plastic spacers between the cross bar and clamps
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact phil&teds USA at (855) 652-9019 or visit the company's website at www.philandteds.com/supportInjuries:
phil&teds and CPSC have received 19 reports of the chairs falling from different table surfaces, including five reports with injuries. Two reports of injuries involved children's fingers being severely pinched, lacerated, crushed or amputated. The three other reports of injury involved bruising after a chair detached suddenly and a child struck the table or floor.
Retailers:
Buy Buy Baby, Target, Toys R Us and their online sites; philandteds.com; Amazon.com; other online retailers; and a variety of independent juvenile specialty stores from May 2006 to May 2011 for between $40 and $50.
Importers:
phil&teds USA Inc, of Fort Collins, Co.
