Multiple injuries prompt recall of 95,000 Evenflo high chairs

After receiving complaints of nearly 100 injuries, Evenflo has recalled 95,000 high chairs because screws can become loose and fall out causing the seat back to suddenly fall back or detach. Evenflo has received 140 reports of seat backs 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.

In addition to the fall hazard, the plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can fall out, posing a choking hazard to children. 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.

We are appalled that so many failures and so many injuries occurred before this high chair was recalled.

The recall involves Evenflo Majestic high chairs made before January 23, 2007 and sold at juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide, including Toys 'R' Us, Babies 'R' Us, Burlington Coat Factory and Shopko, and on-line at walmart.com from January 2006 through May 2007 for between $80 and $110. 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 seat back. “Evenflo” is printed on the label and on the push button on the front of the tray.

The CPSC is advising parents and caregivers to stop using the high chairs immediately and contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit at  (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.majestichighchair.com.