CPSC recall · Reported October 10, 2001
CPSC, Safety 1st Announce Recall of Fold-Up Booster Seats
The top half of the seat inserts can separate, and a child can fall from the chair and be injured.
Safety 1st, of Canton, Mass. recalled Only Safety 1st Fold-Up Booster Seats with model numbers 173, 173A and 173B are included ….
CPSC, Safety 1st Announce Recall of Fold-Up Booster Seats was recalled by Safety 1st, of Canton, Mass. in October 10, 2001. Reason: The top half of the seat inserts can separate, and a child can fall from the chair and be injured.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these seats immediately and contact Safety 1st to receive a f…. Verify recall #02009 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Safety 1st, of Canton, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-The top half of the seat inserts can separate, and a child can fall from the chair and be injured..
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- October 10, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02009 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
The top half of the seat inserts can separate, and a child can fall from the chair and be injured.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these seats immediately and contact Safety 1st to receive a free repair kit with instructions.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02009 |
| Date reported | October 10, 2001 |
| Date initiated | October 10, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Safety 1st, of Canton, Mass. |
| Affected scope | About 1.5 million |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these seats immediately and contact Safety 1st to receive a free repair kit with instructions.
- Check the recall number (02009) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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