Israel Issues Urgent Safety Warning Over Baby High Chair That Could Collapse

The Standards Commissioner at Israel’s Ministry of Economy and Industry issued an urgent public warning on Monday, calling on consumers to immediately stop using a high chair for infants and toddlers sold in Israel. Recent safety inspections revealed that the product failed basic load-bearing tests and could collapse while a child is seated in it, posing a serious risk of falls, head injuries, and other severe physical harm.

The warning concerns the “Feed me” children's high chair, model 8008, manufactured in China by FUJIAN PROVINCE JINJIANG CITY / QUANGZHOU WANJIABA. The model details are displayed on the product’s original packaging.

High Chair Collapses During Safety Testing

The defects were discovered during a random inspection initiated by the Standards Administration and carried out by experts at the Standards Institution of Israel. The inspection was intended to determine whether the product complied with Israel’s mandatory safety standards.

During a standard load test designed to simulate the weight and movements of a toddler, the chair collapsed and broke. The Ministry of Economy emphasized that this structural failure creates a serious risk of sudden collapse while a child is seated in the chair, potentially resulting in significant injuries.

Inspectors also identified an additional safety violation: the product was being sold without the required instruction manual or essential safety warnings concerning the risks associated with improper use, in violation of applicable standards.

Consumers Urged to Stop Using the Product Immediately

In light of the findings, the Standards Commissioner issued an urgent warning to consumers, instructing anyone who owns the affected high chair to stop using it immediately to prevent potentially serious injuries.

The ministry has also imposed a complete ban on the continued sale, marketing, or display of the product in stores, retail chains, and online shopping platforms throughout Israel.