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Consumer product recall

Archived - High Chairs

Starting date:
July 1, 2001
Posting date:
July 1, 2001
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Identification number:
RA-500001507

Affected products

High Chairs

Product description

Model Names: Prima Pappa, Prima Pappa Roller, Martinelli Pappa 'n' Nanna The model names are located on the footrest or the seat back. A sticker on the brace connecting the front leg to the back leg reads in part Peg Perego and Italy.

These highchairs have 5 inch (12.5 cm) armrests. Highchairs with 9 inch (23 cm) armrests are not included.

Hazard identified

Peg Perego USA has received 51 reports of entrapment when children placed their heads or arms in the space between the armrest and the reclined backrest.

No serious injuries were reported.

Number sold

Approximately 48,000 were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

Produced between June 1996 - October 1999

Companies

Manufacturer
Peg Perego

What you should do

Consumers are advised not to use these chairs. Consumers should call Peg Perego Canada toll free 1-800-661-5050 or email at info@pegperego.on.ca to receive a replacement armrest that will eliminate the entrapment hazard. Consumers should not return the highchair to the store where it was purchased.

Toronto area consumers should call 905-839-3371.