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More than 600,000 “musical toy chairs” made by Fisher-Price have been recalled because a child can become lodged between the seatback and side table of the chair, possibly leading to their strangulation.

The recalled Laugh & Learn Musical Learning Chair is a plastic infant toy that measures about 17 inches high. It plays music and teaches children numbers and letters. It also features a blue chair with four green plastic legs and a side table with a purple base and white top. The table holds a clock, book, and a lamp. Smiley faces are displayed on the lamp and seat back. “Fisher-Price” is written on the front of the chair. The packaging states that the toy is intended for children 12 months through 36 months of age. The model numbers are H4609, H7167 through H7173, H8157, H8998, and J0272 through J0275 can be found on the underside of the seat of the chair.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission urges consumers to take the recalled musical chair away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price toll-free at (866) 552-3914 anytime.

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The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and Idea Nuova have announced the voluntary recall of more than one million children’s folding chairs.

According to the government agency, the chair’s safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children’s fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and finger tip amputations to children’s fingers.

The CPSC said it was aware of five incidents involving children. In one incident, there was a finger tip amputation, the second incident involved a finger tip amputation and a laceration, and the third incident involved a finger fracture and a laceration. There were no injuries reported in the other two incidents.

The chairs were sold between September 2004 and June 2005 for $15-$25 per set. Consumers should call Idea Nuova toll-free at 866-772-1666 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for instructions on how to receive a free repair kit.

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