The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03166·Announced 2003-07-31

Wal-Mart Recalls Home Trends Kiddy Sling Chairs Due to Choking Hazard

Wal-Mart is recalling Home Trends Kiddy Sling Chairs because small plastic bolt covers pose a choking hazard to small children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for small children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is recalling approximately 75,200 Home Trends Kiddy Sling Chairs. The chairs are steel outdoor models with white frames and pink or blue sling fabric seats and backs, measuring about 9.5 inches in height. The recall is due to small plastic bolt covers located behind the back of the seat and under the seat, which pose a choking hazard to small children.

The chairs were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from November 2002 through May 2003 for about $13. CPSC and Wal-Mart have received two reports of children removing the small covers and placing them in their mouths. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should remove the plastic bolt covers or return the chair to Wal-Mart for a refund. Consumers can call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.walmart.com.

The recalled product

Product
Home Trends Kiddy Sling Chair
Manufacturer
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
75,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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