More than 85,000 highchairs sold online and at retailers across North America are being recalled after reports of two dozen falls related to the chairs, according to federal regulators.
TOMY International, a toy and nursery company, is voluntarily recalling approximately 83,000 Boon Flair and Flair Elite model highchairs in the United States and an additional 2,850 sold in Canada, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday.
Bolts used to secure the seat to the base could loosen and become a falling hazard, the commission said. The company said it had received 34 reports of the seat separating from the base. Two dozen of those cases led to falls that resulted in 11 injuries, such as bruises or scrapes.
The company and federal regulators recommend customers stop using the seats and contact TOMY for a free repair kit, which can be ordered at company website.
“We want to make sure your child has only the safest products we have to offer and will work to resolve this situation promptly — with your child’s safety and your trust in mind,” the company said in a statement.
The chairs are sold online and in brick-and-mortar stores such as Bed Bath & Beyond, Target and Toys “R” Us.
Flair Elite models were sold from 2008 to 2009. Flair models were sold from January 2008 to February 2017.
Customers can review the model numbers on the seats to determine if they are part of the recall.
