Children's upholstered toddler chairs

CPSC Recall #13-010 — October 17, 2012

Recall Summary

Recall Number13-010
Recall DateOctober 17, 2012
Remedy TypeRepair
Units AffectedAbout 16,850 units
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

Online at trend-lab.com
Amazon.com
BabiesRUs.com
Target.com
Walmart.com and Seussland.com
as well as in Buy Buy Baby and other specialty stores from November 2007 to August 2012 for about $100 to $140.

Product

Children's upholstered toddler chairs

Description

Staples in the toddler chairs' rear bindings can loosen and can cut or be swallowed by young children.

Hazard

Staples in the binding on the back of the chair may come loose, posing a laceration or choking hazard if swallowed.

Incidents & Injuries

None reported

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately take the chair away from children and inspect the binding. Contact the firm for a repair kit with instructions.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.

Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.