Search this site:

Advanced Search
Free Newsletters
Welcome to Keep Kids Healthy Information about Newborns Information about Infants Information about Toddlers Information about Pre-school age children Information about School-age children Information about Adolescents
keepkidshealthy.com - free Pediatric parenting advice
Site Map
Contact Us

About Us
What's New?

Free Web Pages!


Main Menu
Ask the Pediatrician
Useful Tools
Index of Topics
Pediatric Problems
Parenting Tips
Symptom Guide
Nutrition
Immunizations
Medicine Cabinet
Safety
First Aid
Web Links

Online Resources
What's New
Reviews New!
Growth Charts
Online Forums
Vaccine Schedule
Baby Names Guide
BMI Calculator
Lead Screening
Product Recalls
Height Calculator
Pediatric News

Newsletters:
Subscribe to get free news, tips and updates.

Recommend Us
tell a friend about us or email this page to a friend



Advertisement
shop online for toys for your kids

Shop for Toys



Main > Search for Recalls > Infant/Child Product Recalls >

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Kids Sling Chair Recall



July 31, 2003
Release # 03-166
Company Phone Number: (800) 925-6278
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

(Note: this recall is one of several in a grouped release)

CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Kids Sling Chair

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Home Trends Kiddy Sling Chair

Units: About 75,200

Manufacturer: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Hazard: The small plastic bolt covers pose a choking hazard to small children.

Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and Wal-Mart have received two reports of children removing the small covers and placing them in mouths. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The chairs are steel outdoor chairs with a white frame and a pink or blue sling fabric seat and back. The chairs measure about 9.5 inches in height. The seats have two small plastic covers located behind the back of the seat and two covers under the seat.

Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these chairs from Nov. 2002 through May 2003 for about $13.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should remove the plastic bolt covers or return the chair to Wal-Mart for a refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Mo nday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.walmartstores.com

Media Contact: Karen Burk at (479) 273-4314.






Submit a Link | printer friendly format
parents talk online message forums for the Parenting Advice column



Shop at the Marshall Fields store.

Shop at Target Online!

Seasonal Clearance Sale at Overstock.com! (120x90)

Caring for Your Schoolage Child Ages 5 to 12

Your Child What Every Parent Needs to Know






Contact Us
Copyright © 1999 - 2003 Keep Kids Healthy, LLC All rights reserved.
disclaimer | privacy policy | site index | online bookstore | help

Updated: July 31, 2003

Shop Online: amazon.com | drugstore.com | eBay! | babystyle.com


Important disclaimer: The information on keepkidshealthy.com is for educational purposes only and should not be considered to be medical advice. It is not meant to replace the advice of the physician who cares for your child. All medical advice and information should be considered to be incomplete without a physical exam, which is not possible without a visit to your doctor.