The bolts used to secure the seat of the recalled highchair to the pedestal base can become loose and allow the seat to detach, posing a fall hazard.
Description
This recall involves Boon Flair highchairs manufactured before September 2016, and all Boon Flair Elite highchairs.
The recalled Flair Elite highchair has a white and orange molded plastic seat with a white tray and metal pedestal base. The Flair highchairs have a gray plastic pedestal base and were sold in 10 color combinations, including blue/white, white/orange, pink/white, green/white, gray/green, white, gray, white/gray, white/blue and red/white. The model numbers of the recalled highchairs are listed below.
The model number and manufacturing date code are printed on a label located under the base of the highchair.
Flair Elite Highchair | |
Model No. | Description |
B751 | White / Orange |
Flair Highchair | |
Model No. | Description |
B701 | Blue / White |
B702 | White / Orange |
B703 | Pink / White |
B704 | Green / White |
B706 | White / Orange |
B707 | White / Blue |
B708 | Red / White |
B709 | Red / White |
B716 | Green / White |
B717 | White / Orange |
B718 | White / Blue |
B731 | White / Orange |
B10147 | Gray / Green |
B11068 | White / No Pad |
B11069 | Gray / No Pad |
B11401 | White / Gray |
Incidents/Injuries
TOMY has received 34 reports of the chair separating from the base, including 24 falls resulting in 11 personal injuries such as bruising or scratches.
Name of Product: Boon Flair & Flair Elite highchairs
Recall Date: August 31, 2023
Recall Number: 23-272
Hazard: The bolts used to secure the seat of the recalled highchair to the pedestal base can become loose and allow the seat to detach, posing a fall hazard.
Sold At: Bed Bath & Beyond, Target, Toys ‘R’ Us, and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, Walmart.com, and BedBathAndBeyond.com. The Flair Elite was sold from 2008 to 2009 for about $380. The Flair models were sold from January 2008 through February 2017 for between $230 and $250.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled highchairs immediately and contact TOMY for a free repair kit. Consumers will receive a set of bolts and split and flat washers to repair the recalled highchair.
Units: About 83,000 (In addition, about 2,850 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Directions and Contact
What Do I Do if My Product is Recalled?
TOMY toll-free at 866-725-4407 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or online at https://recall.tomy.com, or https://us.tomy.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the top of the page for more information.
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