Fisher-Price Recalls 3-in-1 High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

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Tue Mar 24, 2009 11:28am EDT

WASHINGTON, March 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a
voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop
using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

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Name of product: 3-in-1 High Chairs 

Units: About 24,000 

Importer: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.

Hazard: The seat can fall backwards from high chair frame if the booster seat
release is unlatched while the child is in the product. Also, the seat back
can detach if not fully snapped in place, posing a fall hazard and risk of
serious injury to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a seat back detaching
and child falling out, resulting in a skull fracture.

Description: This recall involves the 3-in-1 High Chair to BoosterTM, which
converts from a high chair to a toddler booster seat. It includes a removable
tray, height adjustment and folds for storage. The product number (P5369) is
printed on the side of the seat, on a label on the seat pad, and on the
product's packaging. 

Sold exclusively at:  Target stores nationwide from December 2008 through
March 2009 for about $100. 

Manufactured in:Mexico

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled high chairs immediately and
contact Fisher-Price for instructions and a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (800)
432-5437 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com.

    Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 432-5437
    CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
    CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908



SOURCE  U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

CPSC Media, +1-301-504-7908
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