Babyjoy High Chairs Recalled Over Entrapment and Suffocation Hazard

Product Recalls - Wrongful Death - March 12, 2025

Costway Issues Recall of Babyjoy High Chairs Due to Violations of Federal Regulation for High Chairs

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (March 11, 2025) – Costway has issued a recall for Babyjoy High Chairs because they may inadvertently entrap and suffocate babies.

The recall was issued on February 27, 2025. Roughly 4,400 units were sold prior to the recall.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Babyjoy High Chairs were marketed or designed to help infants sleep. However, they have an incline angle that is greater than 10 degrees.

This violates the Safe Sleep for Babies Act and creates a serious entrapment and suffocation hazard. In particular, the opening between the seat and tray is too large and may cause a small child to become trapped in it.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

Liability for Injuries Caused by High Chairs

Injuries involving high chairs may seem like freak occurrences, but they are unfortunately all too common. According to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, “On average, more than 9,400 children were treated each year for an injury associated with a high chair or booster seat, equaling one child every hour nationally.” Families tend to not think about the potential dangers that are associated with the use of high chairs. There are many federal regulations for high chairs set by the Safe Sleep for Babies Act.

• High chairs must have a stable design with a sturdy base to help prevent the chairs from tipping over.
• High chairs must have a three-point or five-point safety harness system designed to keep a child secure within the high chair.
• High chairs must have adequate safety labels that help inform parents about how the devices should be used.
• High chairs must not have any potentially hazardous gaps or openings that may lead to a child becoming entrapped.

Companies that create high chairs have a legal obligation to ensure that they are reasonably safe. They must comply with all federal regulations. Companies need to take into consideration the possibility that their devices could be misused. If a high chair has designed defects likely to lead to injuries, this could form the basis for a strict product liability claim. A product liability claim may also be possible if a high chair lacked clear instructions or warning labels about the product. It is important that certain steps are taken after any injury involving a high chair.

• It should be determined if the high chair was on any recall lists.
• Medical records related to any injuries should be preserved.
• The number of other accidents involving the high chair model in question should be understood.
• An experienced product liability attorney should be contacted.

Injuries involving high chairs are often highly preventable. They tend to involve high chairs that violate federal safety standards. In many cases, these devices lack clear instructions for parents to follow. This is also very common with child car seats. It is important for parents to understand that they do have legal options if their child is injured in an accident involving a high chair. They are able to seek some measure of accountability through a personal injury claim.

Getting Legal Help for Injuries Caused by High Chairs

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates were deeply concerned to hear about the safety issues with the Babyjoy High Chairs. It is our sincere hope that all of these chairs are successfully recalled before any child is seriously injured or killed. Parents should not have to worry that the products they buy for their children may inadvertently become lethal hazards.

Has your child been injured by Babyjoy High Chairs or any other high chair? You may have legal recourse. Our team of product liability attorneys is committed to helping parents understand their rights and holding companies accountable for their dangerous products. Whether you just have legal questions or are wondering how an attorney can help with your particular situation, we are here for you. You can contact our office anytime at (312) 564-4256.