Graco Recalls Harmony(tm) High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

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This CPSC action (record #10171) was formally reported on March 18, 2010. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Graco Children's Products Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 1.2 million units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: The screws holding the front legs of the high chair can loosen and fall out and/or the plastic bracket on the rear legs can crack causing the high chair to become unstable and tip over unexpectedly. This poses a fall ha… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the Harmony™ high chair and contact Graco to receive a free repair kit. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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