ValcoBaby Booster Seats Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
What's being recalled
ValcoBaby "Joey" booster toddler seats for strollers
Units: About 975
The product is a booster toddler seat, both single and twin, designed to attach to Valco "Tri-Mode" and "Zee" strollers. Only booster seats with batch numbers 3111, 7819, 7822 and 7831 and model number TOD1058, TOD9109 and ZEE0649 are included in the recall. The batch and model numbers are printed on a label attached to the product frame. The seats have a black color fabric seat on white metal base frame.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The spring button mechanism securing the booster toddler seat to the baby stroller can disengage, allowing for the carried toddler to fall.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
The firm has received two reports of a child falling from the booster toddler seat after it disengaged from the stroller. No injuries were reported.
What CPSC says to do
Replace
Consumers should stop using these toddler booster seats immediately and contact ValcoBaby to arrange for a free replacement attachment mechanism.
How to contact the company
For additional information, contact ValcoBaby at (800) 610-7850 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at http://www.valcobaby.com/warranty-registration/recall-joey.html or email us at [email protected]
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 13012, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.