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TOMY International Inc. has issued a recall for its 'Boon Flair & Flair Elite highchairs' over safety concerns. Feared to have a detachment issue, the recalled highchairs were sold all across the United States and Canada.
Announced on August 31, 2023, the voluntary recall is being issued in conjunction with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Health Canada, and TOMY International Inc. It is to be noted that at least 83,000 units of the highchairs affected by the recall were sold in the United States, while 2,850 units were sold in Canada.
The affected highchairs feature a seat and a pedestal base. which are secured together with bolts. However, these bolts are feared to get loose over time and may cause the seat to detach from the base, thus posing risks of a fall or injury. The establishment is aware of at least 34 instances where the seat and base may have separated.
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There have also been over 24 reports of falls followed by at least 11 reported injuries. While the incidents are limited to the United States as of this writing, consumers across the two regions are urged not to use the chairs till they are repaired.
The recalled TOMY Boon Flair & Flair Elite highchairs were sold at Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, and other stores
According to the recall notice issued on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada website, the voluntary recall affects nearly 83,000 units of TOMY Boon Flair & Flair Elite highchairs sold across the United States, along with over 2,850 units sold in Canada. Feared to have a detachment issue due to loose bolts, the affected highchairs may lead to falls and injuries.
It is to be noted that only the Boon Flair highchairs manufactured before September 2016 are affected by the recall. While the Flair Elite highchairs were only available in a single white and orange color combination, the Flair highchairs were available in over 10 color combinations.
Both variants of the affected highchairs were available for purchase at major stores like Toys ‘R’ Us, Target, and Bed Bath & Beyond. They were also available online at Walmart.com, Amazon.com, BedBathAndBeyond.com, and Target.com.
The Flair Elites could have been bought between 2008 to 2009. The Flair models, on the other hand, were available between January 2008 and February 2017.
Consumers can recognize the affected TOMY highchairs by looking for the date of manufacturing and the model number printed on a label under the chair's base. A list of the affected models can be found below:
Customers who may still have any of the affected highchairs are urged not to use them till they are repaired. Individuals can reach out to the establishment to receive a free repair kit. The kit features split and flat washers along with bolts to repair the affected highchairs.
Those with questions about the recall can contact TOMY International Inc. at 866-725-4407. The establishment can also be contacted from Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm CT.
