PandaEar Recalls Portable Hook-On Chairs

Source: CPSC · United States

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PandaEar is recalling about 9,700 portable hook-on chairs due to a fall hazard that violates the mandatory safety standard for such products.

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What Happened

PandaEar is recalling portable hook-on chairs because they violate the mandatory standard for portable hook-on chairs. The crotch restraints can be removed without the use of a tool, allowing infants to fall through an opening and posing a deadly fall hazard.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves two models of PandaEar portable hook-on chairs with a black or gray metal frame covered with black, gray, or blue (dinosaur theme) polyester and cotton material. "Panda Ear" appears on a label stitched to the side of the fabric seats. Model C2102 is marked on a label on the bottom of the fabric seats; there are no markings for model BTC-51. About 9,700 units were sold online at Amazon.com from February 2022 through November 2025 for about $25. The products were distributed by PandaEar of Lake Dallas, Texas and Rockville, Maryland, and manufactured in China.

What You Should Do

Consumers should stop using the recalled chairs immediately and contact PandaEar to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to disassemble the product, cut the restraint straps and fabric seat, and email photographs clearly showing the destroyed product and model label to pandaear_recall@outlook.com.

Why This Matters

The hazard poses a risk of serious injury or death from falls.

Source

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/PandaEar-Recalls-Portable-Hook-On-Chairs-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fall-Hazard-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Portable-Hook-On-Chairs (CPSC Recall Number 26502)

Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this CPSC product recall.

What is this CPSC product recall about?
PandaEar is recalling about 9,700 portable hook-on chairs due to a fall hazard that violates the mandatory safety standard for such products.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by CPSC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with CPSC for the most current geographic scope.
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