CPSC, Safety 1st Announce Recall of Fold-Up Booster Seats
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2023.
Only Safety 1st Fold-Up Booster Seats with model numbers 173, 173A and 173B are included in this recall. Booster seats with model numbers 173C and 173D, which have four indentations on the bottom, are not included in this recall. The model number is located on the back of the booster seat, inside the left arm panel. The booster seat is made of blue plastic with green and red arms and includes a yellow feeding tray. The seat insert for the booster seat is made up of two halves that are "press-fitted" together. They have a smooth surface bottom, with no indentations. The booster seats have a restraint system made up of a two-piece waist strap and one crotch strap. "SAFETY 1ST" is molded on the top and bottom of the seat insert.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2023.
Consumers should stop using these seats immediately and contact Safety 1st to receive a free repair kit with instructions.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Major Toy, Hardware And Department Stores Nationwide Sold These Seats, From January 1994 Through August 1999, For About $18. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2023.
Consumers can contact Safety 1st at (888) 579-1730 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or go to the firm's website at www.safety1st.com
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Major Toy, Hardware And Department Stores Nationwide Sold These Seats, From January 1994 Through August 1999, For About $18. Recall FAQ
Major Toy, Hardware And Department Stores Nationwide Sold These Seats, From January 1994 Through August 1999, For About $18. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Safety 1st Announce Recall of Fold-Up Booster Seats. The notice was published on October 10, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1 units are potentially affected.