This Weeks Recalls

After a little lull there are suddenly a few recalls.

Evenflo Top Of the Stair Safety Gate


"The wooden slats on the gate can break or detach, posing a fall hazard when the gate is used at the top of a staircase.

In Canada, Evenflo® has received 26 reports of incidents, including one minor injury.

In the United States, Evenflo® has received reports of 142 incidents and 11 minor injuries such as bumps, scrapes and scratches. Also an additional two children gained access to the stairs and fell down some stairs.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of this product."

Infantino SlingRiderTM and Wendy BellissimoTM Infant Sling Carriers


"Health Canada and the US CPSC are concerned that, the fabric of the sling and adult's body can press against the infant's nose and mouth blocking breathing; this poses a risk of suffocation or asphyxiation.

The US CPSC has received 3 reports that infants died while in SlingRiders.

Health Canada has not received any reports of deaths or injuries related to the use of the sling."


Graco HarmonyTM High Chair



"The screws holding the front legs of the high chair may loosen and fall out, and/or the plastic bracket on the rear legs may crack causing the high chair to become unstable and tip over unexpectedly. This poses both fall and choking hazards to children.

In Canada, Elfe Juvenile Products has received 3 reports of minor injuries, such as bumps, bruises and scratches, resulting from the high chair tipping over while a child was seated in the chair.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these high chairs."

As always check to see if your model is directly related to this recall. Complete recall information can be found at Health Canada's Consumer Product Recall site