Warning
TOMY Recalls Boon Flair and Flair Elite Highchairs Due to Fall Hazard
Injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using this product immediately.
Source: CPSC
WarningRecall #23272
TOMY Recalls Boon Flair and Flair Elite Highchairs Due to Fall Hazard
TOMY International Inc., of Oak Brook, Illinois · Boon Flair & Flair Elite highchairs
Product Description
This recall involves Boon Flair highchairs manufactured before September 2016, and all Boon Flair Elite highchairs. The recalled Flair Elite highchair has a white and orange molded plastic seat with a white tray and metal pedestal base. The Flair highchairs have a gray plastic pedestal base and were sold in 10 color combinations, including blue/white, white/orange, pink/white, green/white, gray/green, white, gray, white/gray, white/blue and red/white. The model numbers of the recalled highchairs are listed below. The model number and manufacturing date code are printed on a label located under the base of the highchair. Flair Elite Highchair Model No. Description B751 White / Orange Flair Highchair Model No. Description B701 Blue / White B702 White / Orange B703 Pink / White B704 Green / White B706 White / Orange B707 White / Blue B708 Red / White B709 Red / White B716 Green / White B717 White / Orange B718 White / Blue B731 White / Orange B10147 Gray / Green B11068 White / No Pad B11069 Gray / No Pad B11401 White / Gray
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled highchairs immediately and contact TOMY for a free repair kit. Consumers will receive a set of bolts and split and flat washers to repair the recalled highchair.
Repair
Reported Injuries
TOMY has received 34 reports of the chair separating from the base, including 24 falls resulting in 11 injuries such as bruising or scratches.
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC issued a recall for Boon Flair & Flair Elite highchairs on August 31, 2023, covering about 83,000 (in addition, about 2,850 were sold in canada). 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. TOMY has received 34 reports of the chair separating from the base, including 24 falls resulting in 11 injuries such as bruising or scratches. TOMY International Inc., of Oak Brook, Illinois is offering affected consumers the opportunity to schedule a free repair. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for instructions. The CPSC recommends checking purchase history and product labels to determine if your unit is affected.
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