ValcoBaby Booster Seats Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

The spring button mechanism securing the booster toddler seat to the baby stroller can disengage, allowing for the carried toddler to fall.

Recall #: 13012
Affected scope: About 975

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ValcoBaby Booster Seats Recalled Due to Fall Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 23, 2012. Reason: The spring button mechanism securing the booster toddler seat to the baby stroller can disengage, allowing fo…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these toddler booster seats immediately and contact ValcoBaby…. Verify recall #13012 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The spring button mechanism securing the booster toddler seat to the baby stroller can disengage, allowing fo….

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agency class: October 23, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13012 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The product is a booster toddler seat, both single and twin, designed to attach to Valco "Tri-Mode" and "Zee" strollers. Only booster seats with batch numbers 3111, 7819, 7822 and 7831 and model number TOD1058, TOD9109 and ZEE0649 are included in the recall. The batch and model numbers are printed on a label attached to the product frame. The seats have a black color fabric seat on white metal base frame.

Reason for recall

The spring button mechanism securing the booster toddler seat to the baby stroller can disengage, allowing for the carried toddler to fall.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these toddler booster seats immediately and contact ValcoBaby to arrange for a free replacement attachment mechanism.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13012
Date reported	October 23, 2012
Date initiated	October 23, 2012
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 975
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 toddler booster seats immediately and contact ValcoBaby to arrange for a free replacement attac…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The spring button mechanism securing the booster toddler seat to the baby stroller can disengage, allowing for the carried toddler to fall.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these toddler booster seats immediately and contact ValcoBaby to arrange for a free replacement attachment mechanism.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 23, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13012.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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