"Just last week, I ordered a new high chair for my son. I had been holding off on getting one until he grew out of his Bumbo Baby Floor Seat. It arrived from Amazon and, in busy mom fashion, it took me a few days to finally put it together. Not soon after the last screw-locked into place, I saw that the very same brand I ordered listed a recall on one of their popular high chairs.
"I genuinely appreciate a product that almost makes you forget what the issue was in the first place."
Luckily, it wasn’t the recalled Babyjoy high chair. Costway recently issued a recall of certain Babyjoy high chairs on February 27, 2025, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, due to a suffocation and entrapment risk. If you’re currently finalizing your baby registry or have a Babyjoy high chair, read on to see if your exact one is part of the recent recall.
Which Costway High Chairs Are Being Recalled?
The Costway Babyjoy high chairs affected by the recall are the collapsible high chairs sold in three different model colors:
- Gray (model BB5656GR)
- Pink (model BB5656PI)
- Beige (model BB5656BE)
About 4,400 units of these Babyjoy high chairs were sold online on Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Costway.com, and Shein.com from November 2022 through November 2024. Price points varied anywhere between $70 and $100.
Other features of this high chair include a footrest, a detachable tray, a pink, gray or beige seat cushion with stars, and four static wheels with locks. It can be adjusted for different heights and recline positions, and “Babyjoy” is printed on the front of its detachable tray. “Goplus Corp.” is also printed on a label, which can be found on the back of the seat of the high chair.
What Should I Do If My Babyjoy High Chair Is Part of the Recall?
If your high chair is part of this recall, it’s advised to immediately stop using it. According to Costway’s website, you have the option for a replacement or to return it and receive a refund.
You can contact Costway at 844-242-1884, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST or email them at [email protected] and mention recall number 25-166.
Why Are Babyjoy High Chairs Recalled?
Fortunately, no incidents or injuries have been reported. However, according to the reported recall by the United States Consumer Product Commission (CPSC), these high chairs “pose a fatal suffocation risk because they were marketed, intended, or designed for infant sleep, and they have an incline angle greater than 10 degrees in violation of federal Safe Sleep for Babies Act (SSBA).” The SSBA “prohibits not only the sale of inclined sleepers for infants and crib bumpers, but also the manufacture for sale, distribution, or importation into the United States, of these products.”
The incline isn’t the only concern. The CPSC added that “the high chair poses a deadly entrapment hazard because the opening between the seat and tray is large enough that a child can become entrapped in it, which is a violation of the federal regulations for high chairs.”
Baby Safe Sleep Guidelines Reminder
With Costway’s recent recall on its reclining baby high chair intended for sleep, it’s also important to take note of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ guidelines on safe sleep for infants. All of their guidelines to reduce the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) can be found on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) website. A few things to highlight when it comes to safe sleep for babies are:
- Place infants on their backs for sleep
- Use a crib, bassinet, or portable play yard with a firm, flat mattress and a fitted sheet
- It is advised to avoid using a couch, armchair, or seating device, like a swing, for sleeping
- Keep loose blankets, pillows, stuffed toys, bumpers, and other soft items out of your baby’s sleep area
- Avoid smoking
Other Baby Product Recalls to Know About
I’ve been guilty of throwing away the registration card that comes with most baby items. With my firstborn, I didn’t realize that registering a baby item is helpful. Registering a product notifies you if you own something that is part of a recall. Oops. Pro mom tip: make a separate email for registered baby items you own so you can be notified of any recalls. It’s never too late.
And it’s no secret that kids are expensive. Another pro mom tip? Buying second-hand baby products. However, that also means making sure any used items have not been part of a recall, like the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper recalled in 2019 and the Bobby Original Newborn Loungers in 2023. The most recently reported recall on baby loungers is the Style Life Eleven Baby Loungers from Wayfair, which poses a suffocation risk and fall hazard, too.
Safety Tips for Second-Hand Baby Products
- Check for recalls on Recalls.gov and the Consumer Product Safety Commission Website
- Inspect the item thoroughly to make sure it works, isn’t missing any parts, and is not broken or damaged
- Look to see if the item has an expiration date
- Do not use car seats that have been involved in any motor vehicle accidents
Patty Schepel, Editorial Assistant
As the editorial assistant, Patty works with The Everymom’s team on pitches, creating original articles, updating existing content, photo sourcing, writing shopping product descriptions, inputting freelance articles, and more. When she’s not working, you can find her spending time with her family, training for half marathons—she ran one 16 weeks pregnant—traveling, cooking, reading a rom-com, and keeping her sourdough starter, Rose, alive.