Expanded Recall: Skip Hop expands recall on Tuo Convertible High Chairs
- Starting date:
- December 6, 2018
- Posting date:
- December 6, 2018
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Children's Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fall Hazard, Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-68518
Last updated: 2020-10-29
Expansion of January 9, 2018 Recall
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Skip Hop
Affected products
Tuo convertible High Chairs
Product description
This expanded recall involves Skip Hop's Tuo convertible high chairs in charcoal gray or silver/white with clouds that were not included in the previous recall. The recall has been expanded to include additional date codes associated with the affected style numbers. The highchairs have a reversible seat pad, removable tray, 5-point harness, beechwood footrest and legs. The highchairs can convert into a toddler chair.
| Style Number | Date Codes |
|---|---|
|
304200 (charcoal gray) |
HH5/2017, HH6/2017, HH7/2017, HH8/2017, HH9/2017, HH092717, HH030518, HH05182018, HH05312018 |
|
304201 (silver/white with clouds) |
HH092917, HH010518 |
Hazard identified
The front legs on the highchair can detach from the seat, posing a fall and injury hazard to children.
As of December 12 2018, the company has received 5 reports of detached legs in Canada, and one report of minor bruising. In the United States, the company has received 13 reports of detached legs, and no reports of injuries.
Number sold
Approximately 8,600 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and approximately 32,300 were sold in the United States.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from June 2017 to December 2018 in Canada and the United States at various retailers and online stores.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Skip Hop, Inc.
New York
New York
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and contact Skip Hop for a full refund or an e-gift card of comparable value.
Consumers can contact Skip Hop toll-free at 1-888-282-4674, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website and complete the Product Refund Form.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.