The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13006·Announced 2012-10-09

Graco Recalls Classic Wood Highchairs Due to Fall Hazard

Graco is recalling Classic Wood Highchairs because the seat can detach from the base, posing a fall hazard to 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 risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has been reported (bumps, bruises, scratches, concussion) but no deaths or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are explicitly stated as the primary classification driver, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Graco Children's Products Inc. is recalling approximately 86,000 Graco Classic Wood Highchairs in the United States and 3,400 in Canada. The recall involves high chairs sold in three wood finishes with model numbers 3C00BPN, 3C00BPN TC, 3C00CHY, 3C00CHY TC, 3C00CPO, or 3C00CPO TC printed on a label on the underside of the seat assembly. These products were sold at retailers including Babies R Us, Burlington Coat Factory, Target.com, and Walmart.com between September 2007 and December 2010 for about $130.

The high chair's seat can loosen or detach from the base, posing a fall hazard to the child. Graco has received 58 reports of the high chairs' seats loosening or detaching from the base. There have been nine reports of children falling as the seat detached from the base, resulting in reports of bumps, bruises, and scratches. Additionally, Graco has received one report of a concussion in Canada.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and contact Graco for a free repair kit. For additional information, consumers can contact Graco at (800) 345-4109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.gracobaby.com.

The recalled product

Product
Graco Classic Wood Highchairs
Affected units
86,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.