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"Graduate Booster Seats," model #415 and model #4156

CPSC Recall #93-066 - May 2, 1993

Recall Summary

Recall Number93-066
Recall DateMay 2, 1993
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedApproximately 680,000

Product

"Graduate Booster Seats," model #415 and model #4156

Description

PRODUCT: "Graduate Booster Seat," model #415 and model #4156 sold by Kids II (formerly Pansy Ellen Products). Model #415 booster seats with a blue base and a white seat that fits into four different slotted positions were recalled on March 4, 1993. The recall is now being expanded to include model #4156 and booster seats with a white base and a red seat. The back of the base is labeled in part: "THE GRADUATE* Pansy Ellen." PROBLEM: The seat component may either slide out of the slot in the chair base or fall from its slotted position due to inadequate engagement between the seat and the base. Kids II is aware of at least 527 such incidents. Minor injuries have occurred including bumps, cuts and bruises. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should examine their "Graduate Booster Seat," model #415 or model #4156. If the seat does not fit securely into the slots of the base, immediately discontinue use of the product. The consumer can obtain a $5.00 partial refund by sending the white or red seat component of the booster seat to: Kids II, Inc., 1245 Old Alpharetta Road, Alpharetta, GA 30202. Consumers with questions may call Kids II (formerly Pansy Ellen Products) at (770) 751-0442. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Kids II, Inc. (formerly Pansy Ellen Products, Inc.), of Alpharetta, GA, is voluntarily recalling certain "Graduate Booster Seats," model #415 and model #4156. On certain of the booster seats the plastic seat may either slide out of the slot in the chair base or fall from its slotted position. Kids II is aware of more than 527 complaints of seat failures, and some of the reported incidents have resulted in bumps, cuts and bruises to the children. The Graduate Booster Seat, model #415, with a blue base and a white seat was recalled on March 4, 1993. The recall is now being expanded to include model #4156 and booster seats with a white base and a red seat. The seat slides into four different slotted positions in the seat base. The back of the booster seat is labeled, in part: "THE GRADUATE* Pansy Ellen." Approximately 680,000 of the affected booster seats were sold in retail stores nationwide from 1987 through 1991. The seats retailed for between $10.99 to $13.99 each. Consumers should examine their "Graduate Booster Seats," model #415, and model #4156 to make certain that the plastic seat fits securely into the slots of the seat base. If the seat does not fit securely, the consumer can obtain a $5.00 partial refund by sending the white or red seat component of the booster seat to Kids II, Inc., 1245 Old Alpharetta Road, Alpharetta, GA 30202. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Kids II (formerly Pansy Ellen Products) at (770) 751-0442. CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risk of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different products under CPSC's jurisdiction.

Hazard

The seat component may either slide out of the slot in the chair base or fall from its slotted position due to inadequate engagement between the seat and the base.

Incidents & Injuries

On certain of the booster seats the plastic seat may either slide out of the slot in the chair base or fall from its slotted position. Kids II is aware of more than 527 complaints of seat failures, and some of the reported incidents have resulted in bumps, cuts and bruises to the children.

Remedy Instructions

If the seat does not fit securely into the slots of the base, immediately discontinue use of the product. The consumer can obtain a $5.00 partial refund by sending the white or red seat component of the booster seat to: Kids II, Inc., 1245 Old Alpharetta Road, Alpharetta, GA 30202.

What Should You Do?

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

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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 (Refund) at no cost to you.

Furniture tip-overs are a leading cause of pediatric injuries in the U.S., particularly dressers, bookcases, and television stands. CPSC data shows that a child dies approximately every two weeks from a furniture or TV tip-over. Unstable high chairs, baby swings, and bouncers are also frequent recall subjects due to fall risks. ASTM International standards now require that certain furniture must meet tip-over resistance standards, and CPSC has been actively pursuing mandatory requirements for dressers and chests. If you have furniture that was not recalled but feels unstable, wall-anchoring kits are widely available at hardware stores.

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.

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