Harppa 5-in-1 High Chairs Fatal Fall and Entrapment Lawsuit Lawyer

Thousands of Harppa Baby High Chairs Pose Serious Risks to Infants and Toddlers—Learn What Parents Need to Know and How to Pursue Legal Action

On October 30, 2025, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an urgent recall of Harppa’s 5-in-1 Convertible High Chairs due to violations of mandatory federal safety standards. These popular chairs, sold online through major retailers such as Walmart.com, pose severe fall and entrapment risks.

Although no injuries have been reported yet, the recall highlights structural failures in thousands of chairs that could easily lead to serious injury or death, especially for infants and toddlers who rely on secure restraint systems. This issue affects about 4,300 units sold between August 2024 and July 2025.

What Is Being Recalled and Why?

The recalled product is the Harppa 5-in-1 Convertible High Chair, Model BHC001, production batch number 202408. These high chairs were designed to serve multiple purposes—including functioning as a high chair, toddler armchair, baby rocking chair, and dining chair. They were available in green, pink, and gray and marketed for infants and toddlers.

The CPSC found two major hazards:

• Missing Restraint System: The chairs were shipped without a required built-in safety harness, making it easier for a child to slip out or fall.
• Entrapment Hazard: A child’s head can become trapped in the space between the seat and the tray, potentially leading to strangulation or suffocation.

These hazards violate federal safety standards for high chairs, placing unsuspecting families at serious risk.

Potential Risks to Infants and Toddlers

Children placed in defective high chairs are vulnerable to a number of injuries, including:

• Severe falls from elevated seating height
• Head entrapment between the tray and the seat openings
• Skull fractures, brain trauma, and internal injuries
• Suffocation due to airway compression or strangulation

Even a single design flaw in a baby product can be fatal. High chairs are expected to meet strict U.S. safety regulations precisely because they are used during unsupervised moments like feeding times. A fall from this height can cause life-altering injuries or death—especially for infants with developing bones and soft tissue.

What the Manufacturer and CPSC Recommend

The CPSC advises all consumers to stop using the Harppa Model BHC001 high chair immediately. Parents are instructed to:

1. Disassemble the product.
2. Cut the seat cover and restraints.
3. Email photos of the destroyed parts to recall@harppababy.com.
4. Request a replacement chair.

The recall process is detailed and requires proof of product destruction before a replacement can be issued. This requirement underscores the serious nature of the defect and the dangers posed by continued use.

How the Violation Occurred

Federal law under 16 CFR Part 1231 mandates that all high chairs sold in the U.S. include secure restraint systems and pass stringent structural integrity tests. The Harppa high chair violated these rules in two critical ways:

• Missing Fixed Harness System: Without a permanently attached restraint, the chair cannot ensure a child is safely seated.
• Improper Tray Design: The gap between the tray and seat allowed for potentially fatal head entrapment.

Manufacturers must submit products for third-party safety testing before distributing them in the U.S. The failure to comply with these obligations may form the basis of legal claims against the company and any distributors involved.

Legal Options for Affected Families

Parents who purchased or used the recalled high chairs may have valid product liability claims. These cases can be filed even if no injury has occurred, particularly if a child experienced a near-miss event or suffered emotional trauma.

If a child is injured or killed due to a defective high chair, potential legal actions may include:

• Strict Liability Claims against the importer or distributor
• Negligence Claims for failing to meet federal safety requirements
• Wrongful Death Lawsuits in fatal cases

Even without a report of injury yet, the design flaw and safety standard violation open the door for legal consequences. Past litigation involving similar baby product recalls has led to substantial settlements and changes in product safety practices.

Why Families Should Consider Legal Representation

Parents often blame themselves when accidents occur, but dangerous products are rarely the consumer’s fault. A personal injury law firm can investigate the product’s design, manufacturing process, and the company’s response to known hazards.

Filing a claim may result in compensation for:

• Medical bills
• Hospital stays
• Long-term therapy or rehabilitation
• Emotional distress
• Punitive damages against manufacturers for gross negligence

Families should not face this situation alone. Legal action not only compensates victims but sends a message to manufacturers that cutting corners on child safety is unacceptable.

Harppa High Chair Recall and Lawsuit FAQs

What model of Harppa high chair is affected by the recall?

The recall affects Harppa 5-in-1 Convertible High Chairs, Model BHC001, with production batch number 202408. This information can be found on a label on the back of the chair.

What exactly is wrong with the recalled high chairs?

The chairs were sold without the required safety harness and also created an opening between the seat and tray large enough for a child’s head to become trapped, which can cause fatal injuries.

Has anyone been hurt by the defective chairs?

As of the recall date, no injuries have been reported. However, the CPSC has flagged the potential for serious injury or death, prompting the recall.

Where were these high chairs sold?

The chairs were sold online through Walmart.com between August 2024 and July 2025 for prices ranging from $60 to $80.

What should I do if I have one of these chairs?

Stop using the chair immediately. Follow Harppa’s instructions to disassemble and destroy the product and submit photos to receive a replacement.

Can I file a lawsuit if my child was injured while using this high chair?

Yes. If your child suffered an injury—or was placed at serious risk—you may be entitled to compensation. Lawsuits can be filed for product liability, negligence, or wrongful death, depending on the circumstances.

Do I need proof of purchase to file a claim?

Proof of purchase may help, but it is not always required. Photos of the product, serial number, and witness testimony can help establish ownership and use.

What types of compensation are available in high chair injury lawsuits?

Potential damages may include hospital bills, follow-up care, therapy costs, emotional suffering, and punitive damages if the manufacturer’s conduct was especially reckless.

Contact Parker Waichman LLP For A Free Case Review

If your child was placed at risk or suffered injury due to the recalled Harppa 5-in-1 Convertible High Chair, you may be entitled to compensation. Parker Waichman LLP is a national personal injury law firm actively investigating claims related to dangerous baby products and safety violations.

Call 1-800-YOUR-LAWYER (1-800-968-7529) now for a free consultation. We will evaluate your case, explain your legal options, and help you protect your family’s rights. Don’t wait—these cases may be time-sensitive. Let Parker Waichman LLP fight for the justice your child deserves. Regardless of your location or where your injury occurred, ournationwide product injury law firm is ready to assist you.