“metoo” Clip-on Chair Recalled Due To Fall And Amputation Dangers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently recalled approximately 54,000 units of an infant/toddler chair that poses a fall danger to children, as well as a risk of finger injury or even potential finger amputation.
The CPSC first issued a safety alert for the product in question, the “metoo” clip-on chair by Fort Collins, CO, importer phil&teds, back in May of this year. The danger involves “missing or worn clamp pads” that enable the seats to come loose from numerous table tops, presenting a significant fall threat to kids. Additionally, “when the chair detaches, children’s fingers can be caught between the bar and clamping mechanism, posing an amputation hazard,” according to the CPSC press release. User instructions for the product were also deemed by the CPSC to be insufficient, furthering the chance of consumer injury.
Nineteen instances of the chairs coming loose from table surfaces, with five resulting in injury, have been reported to the CPSC. Two cases involved children’s fingers being severely pinched, lacerated, crushed or amputated, while the other three reports involved contusion as a result of sudden detachment of the seat and the child hitting the table or floor. The product was manufactured in China and sold for between $40 and $50 at Toys R Us, Buy Buy Baby, and Target, as well as sites philandteds.com, Amazon.com, and other online retailers, during May 2006 to May 2011. It was also sold at numerous small niche stores during the same period.
Product recalls can take an extended period of time to reach the full consumer base affected by the product. If your child has been injured by a dangerous product, contact the New York dangerous product attorneys at Wingate, Rusotti & Shapiro, LLP by calling 212-986-7353 for a free case review.
