The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11132·Announced 2011-02-16

SwimWays Recalls Kristi G Go & Grow Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

SwimWays is recalling Kristi G Go & Grow chairs because they can tip over, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the chairs and contact the company for a refund.

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 risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where minor injuries (scrapes) have been reported, but no serious injuries or fatalities are noted, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

SwimWays Corporation is recalling approximately 5,200 Kristi G Go & Grow Chairs due to a fall hazard. The lightweight polyester chairs, designed for children three months and older up to 75 pounds, can tip over. The recalled models are 80325, 80326, and 80327, which differ only in color scheme (brown with blue, green, or pink polka dots). The model number is located on the box.

The company has received eight reports of the chairs tipping over. In two of these incidents, children received scrapes on their face and hands. The chairs were sold online via national mass merchandisers and retailers from March 2010 to January 2011 for prices ranging from $34.99 to $89.99. The product was manufactured in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product. To receive a reimbursement of the purchase price, consumers should contact SwimWays Corp. at (888) 559-4653 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.kelsyus.com or www.swimways.com.

The recalled product

Product
Kristi G Go & Grow Chair
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
5,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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