Luxury Bugaboo Giraffe high chair recalled after being sold at Baby Bunting and Baby Kingdom
Luxury baby brand Bugaboo has recalled its Giraffe high chair over safety concerns.
The high chair retails for $499 if parents splurge for the pillow set or $350 for just the frame at major retail chains Baby Kingdom and Baby Bunting.
A fault with the high chair's screws has led to a recall notice to be published by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
'The screws connecting the legs to the frame can become loose and may detach when a baby or toddler is seated with or without the baby set accessory of the high chair,' the notice read.
'Risk of serious injury from falling if the chair detaches from the frame while in use.
'There have been incidents and an injury involving babies.'
Buyers have been warned to stop using the high chair immediately and to contact Bugaboo for a repair kit to replace the screws.
The high chair has also been recalled in major Bugaboo customer base, the UK.
'A safety issue has come to our attention on the Bugaboo Giraffe that could affect stability if the screws weren't fully tightened by consumers during set up,' a Bugaboo spokesperson told MSN.com.
'In response, we're proactively offering a free repair kit to all customers with improved components designed to prevent this from occurring.
'Bugaboo is proactively contacting all Giraffe high chair customers to emphasise the importance of correct assembly and to offer a free repair kit.
'This kit includes updated screws, an improved tool, and clear instructions to improve secure installation of all components.
'This initiative underscores Bugaboo's unwavering commitment to the safety and reliability of every Bugaboo product.
'No other Bugaboo products are affected by this update.'
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