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2 dozen falls and 11 injuries: More than 85,000 high chairs recalled in US and Canada
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Date:2025-04-17 16:31:24
More than 85,000 high chairs are being recalled across North America after nearly a dozen children suffered injuries falling out of them, federal product regulators said Thursday.
Imported by TOMY International of Oak Brook, Illinois, the recall involves 83,000 Boon Flair and Flair Elite Highchairs sold in the U.S. and 2,850 sold in Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission posted online.
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Safety hazard
The high chairs are a safety hazard, the safety commission said in the release.
According to the agency, TOMY has received 34 reports of the chair separating from the base, including 24 falls resulting in 11 injuries such as bruising and scratches.
"The bolts used to secure the seat of the recalled highchair to the pedestal base can become loose and allow the seat to detach, posing a fall hazard," the safety commission said.
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What high chairs are being recalled
The recall involves all Boon Flair Elite highchairs and Boon Flair highchairs manufactured before September 2016.
The affected Flair Elite highchair has a white and orange molded plastic seat, a white tray, and a metal base, the agency reported. The Flair highchairs have a gray plastic base and were sold in 10 color combinations.
To view the list of model numbers of the recalled chairs, click here.
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Where were the recalled high chairs sold?
The recalled high chairs were sold at these outlets: Bed Bath & Beyond, Target and Toys ‘R’ Us. They were sold online at Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Bed Bath & Beyond.
The Flair Elite was sold from 2008 to 2009 while the Flair models were sold from January 2008 through February 2017.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact TOMY for a free repair kit, the safety commission reported.
Those with questions can call 866-725-4407.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior correspondent for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter @nataliealund.
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