85,000 TOMY high chairs sold at Target and Toys ‘R’ Us recalled amid two dozen reports of falls causing 11 injuries
- TOMY forced to recall 85,000 high chairs amid two dozen reports of falls
- The models affected are the Boon Flair and Flair Elite high chairs.
- Parents are urged to stop using the chairs and contact the brand for a free repair kit
More than 85,000 high chairs sold at retailers including Target and Toys ‘R’ Us have been recalled amid reports of around 20 falls.
Toy and crib company TOMY International is recalling its Boon Flair and Flair Elite high chair models because the bolts used to secure the seat to the base can loosen, creating a tripping hazard.
Some 83,000 affected models have been sold in the United States and another 2,850 in Canada, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The company said it is aware of two dozen cases involving falls resulting in 11 injuries, such as bruises and scratches.
The company is now offering parents a free repair kit containing the correct nuts and bolts, which can be ordered from the TOMY website, as federal regulators recommend that parents stop using the chairs immediately.
More than 85,000 high chairs sold at retailers including Target and Toys ‘R’ Us have been recalled amid reports of around 20 falls. Pictured: The recalled Boon Flair Eliter high chair
TOMY products are sold at Target, Toys ‘R’ Us and formerly Bed Bath and Beyond.
However, the company said there was no need to return the product.
A TOMY manager said in a statement: “We want to ensure that your child has only the safest products we can offer and we will work to remedy this situation quickly – with the safety of your child in mind. child.”
The Flair Elite high chairs were sold for around $380 between 2008 and 2009, while the Boon Flair models cost between $230 and $250 and were sold at retail from January 2008 to February 2017.
Families can check if their high chair is an affected model on the TOMY website.
According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, some 83,000 affected models have been sold in the United States and another 2,850 in Canada.
The Flair Elite models have a white and orange plastic seat, white top and metal base while the Boon Flairs have a gray plastic base and we sell them in ten different color combinations.
TOMY is a Japanese manufacturer of children’s toys, childcare products and play sets.
Its products are sold at Target, Toys ‘R’ Us and formerly Bed Bath and Beyond.
