Costway recalls about 3,332 high chairs over fall and entrapment risk

Parents who own a Costway convertible high chair should stop using it right away. The company announced a recall of about 3,332 of the chairs on October 22, 2026, according to a recall notice from the CPSC, the federal agency that oversees product safety.

The CPSC says the chairs break the mandatory federal safety standard for high chairs because they have no passive restraint system. Without it, a child can slip through the gap between the tray and the seat, which can lead to entrapment or a fall and the risk of serious harm.

Key facts

• The recall covers about 3,332 Costway Convertible High Chairs.
• The CPSC says the chairs lack a passive restraint system required by the federal high chair standard.
• They were sold at Walmart and Target stores nationwide and on Costway.com from May 2023 through July 2026, for $84 to $100.
• No incidents or injuries have been reported, the notice says.
• Owners can get a free replacement high chair from Costway.

Which chairs are recalled

The recalled chairs are built to turn into a separate table and chair set. They came in two-tone looks that pair white with purple, red, blue or brown.

There is no label or code to look for. The CPSC says the products carry no tracking information, so owners need to identify them by their design and color.

The firm behind the recall is Goplus Corporation, doing business as Costway, based in Fontana, California. The chairs were made in China. The CPSC recall number is 27-040.

Background

High chairs in the U.S. must meet a federal rule. That rule is found at 16 C.F.R. part 1231 and adopts the ASTM F404 voluntary standard by reference, along with any changes the CPSC has made.

The current version is spelled out in the regulation. Under 16 CFR 1231.2, every high chair must meet all relevant parts of ASTM F404-21, a standard approved on November 15, 2021. CPSC guidance says chairs made after July 23, 2022, must meet ASTM F404-21, and its performance rules include a restraint system.

The rule exists for specific dangers. The CPSC says it aims to reduce injuries from trays coming loose, children falling after standing on the seat, entrapment between the tray and seat, and tip-overs.

The CPSC also defines what counts as a high chair. It is a freestanding chair for a child up to age 3 with a seat more than 15 inches off the floor, used to raise the child for feeding or eating.

The rule's legal roots go back more than a decade. It was published in the Federal Register at 83 FR 28358 under Section 104(b)(1) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, which calls for rules on durable infant or toddler products.

What it means for you

If you bought one of these chairs, the recall applies to you. The CPSC says families who purchased a Costway convertible high chair at Walmart, Target or Costway.com between May 2023 and July 2026 are affected.

The main danger is the open space between the tray and the seat. The CPSC warns that a child can slip through that opening and become trapped or fall. Even though no incidents or injuries have been reported, the agency says owners should stop using the chairs now.

High chairs and other durable baby products must come with a product registration form so the maker or seller can reach buyers with recall or safety news. If you filled one out, Costway may be able to contact you.

Practical steps

• Stop using the recalled high chair right away and contact Costway for a free replacement.
• Email Costway at [email protected], or visit www.costway.com and click Recall at the bottom of the page. Costway also lists a toll-free recall line in the CPSC notice.
• Have a receipt or a photo of the chair ready when you reach out.
• To report a dangerous product or search past reports, visit SaferProducts.gov.

What happens next

Once you send Costway a receipt or a photo, the company will send a prepaid label to return the chair. After Costway gets the recalled chair back, it will ship a replacement high chair at no cost.

Some details are still unclear. Costway has not said how long the replacement process takes or which model buyers will receive. It is also not known how many chairs each retailer sold, or whether Walmart or Target will contact buyers directly.

FAQ

What do I need to get a replacement? Costway will ask for a receipt or a photo of the product, then send a prepaid return label.

Does the replacement cost anything? No. Costway will ship a replacement high chair for free once it receives the recalled one.

Have any children been hurt? The CPSC notice says no incidents or injuries have been reported.

Where were the chairs sold? The CPSC says they were sold at Walmart and Target stores across the country and on Costway.com from May 2023 through July 2026.

How do I know if my chair is part of the recall? There is no tracking information on the chairs, so check whether it is a Costway convertible model that turns into a table and chair set and matches one of the listed color pairs: white with purple, red, blue or brown.