Evenflo, Phil & Teds and Britax products recalled

High chair, stroller, and harness could harm child

-- Kids Today, 12/16/2008 7:32:00 AM

Three juvenile products have been recalled, two in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Evenflo Majestic High Chairs

Evenflo Majestic High Chair

Evenflo has received 140 reports of seatbacks reclining, falling back and/or detaching unexpectedly, which resulted in at least 47 reports of bumps and bruises to the head, two reports of broken bones, and at least 45 reports of other injuries including abrasions, cuts, and bruises.

Evenflo has received more than 1,000 reports of plastic caps and screws falling out of the high chairs, including seven incidents in which caps and screws were found in children’s hands or mouths but were removed before choking occurred.

The recall involves Evenflo Majestic high chairs made before Jan. 23, 2007. The recalled high chairs have the following model numbers: 3001395A, 3001583, 3001633A, 3001669, 3001700A, 3001713, 3001713A, 3001730A, 3001732, 3001732A, 3001733, 3001742, 3001742A, and 3001756. The model number and production date can be found on a white label on the seatback. “Evenflo” is printed on the label and on the push button on the front of the tray.

The high chairs, manufactured in China, were sold at juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide, including Toys R Us, Babies R Us, Burlington Coat Factory and Shopko, and online at walmart.com from January 2006 through May 2007 for between $80 and $110.

Consumers should immediately stop using the high chairs and contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit. For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921 or visit www.majestichighchair.com.

Phil & Teds Dash Buggy Strollers

Phil & Ted's Dash Buggy Stroller

Phil & Teds Dash Buggy Strollers, imported by Regal Lager of Kennesaw, Ga., have been recalled. The frame handle could fail to latch properly and break, posing a fall hazard to small children.

This recall involves 1,600 Phil & Teds Dash Buggy Strollers with article #7-1080005 (red) and article #7-10080005 (black). The strollers have a metal frame with three wheels, a cloth seat, and a canopy. The Phil & Teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness. The article number can be found on the safety strap hanging from the handle.

The strollers were made in China and sold through various independent juvenile specialty stores and online from July 2008 through September 2008 for between $500 and $600. Consumers should stop using this stroller immediately and contact the company for a replacement stroller frame. For additional information, contact Regal Lager at (800) 593-5522 or visit the Company’s Website at www.regallager.com.

Britax Frontier Harness-2-Booster

Frontier combination Harness-2-Booster child restraint

Britax Child Safety, Inc. of Charlotte, N.C. is conducting a voluntary safety recall on the Frontier combination Harness-2-Booster child restraints. The recall includes Frontier child restraints manufactured between April 1, 2008 and Sept. 14, 2008 for Model #s E9L54E7, E9L54H6, E9L54H7 and E9L54M6 and between April 1, 2008 and Sept. 17, 2008 on Model # E9L5490.

If the harness straps are repeatedly loosened one strap at a time, then one or both harness straps may become detached from the metal yoke located on the back of the child seat. If the harness straps becomes loose or detached then the condition can be corrected by inspecting the back of the child seat and reattaching the harness straps.

If this condition occurs, the child may not be properly restrained, and in the event of a vehicle crash there could be an increased risk of injury.

To address this issue, Britax will provide two rubber caps that can be easily placed on the yoke slots to prevent the harness straps from detaching. The rubber caps have been specifically designed for the Frontier yoke to provide a secure fit and have been tested to verify their effectiveness.

No later than Jan. 7, 2009, the rubber caps will be mailed with an instruction sheet to all registered Frontier child restraint owners with manufacturing dates prior to Sept. 15 or 18, 2008. Consumers can register their restraints by clicking here: Britax Frontier Recall.

Until consumers receive their remedy kit, they should confirm that their harness system is properly attached to the metal yoke and they may continue to safely use their child restraint.

About 95,000 Majestic High Chairs, manufactured by Evenflo Company Inc. of Miamisburg, Ohio, have been recalled after numerous injuries were reported.