December 23, 2025 – A recent incident report details the breakage of a safety belt buckle on a Harpaa high chair, raising significant safety concerns for infants and young children. The product, manufactured by HARPPA INC. and purchased from Walmart, experienced a buckle failure on November 26, 2025, which could lead to serious fall hazards.
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Incident Overview
On November 26, 2025, an incident was reported concerning a Harpaa high chair. The report, filed on the same day, described a critical failure where the buckle on the safety belt of the high chair simply broke off. Specific details regarding the circumstances leading to the breakage, such as whether a child was in the high chair at the time or the age of the high chair, were not provided in the report. However, the nature of the failure suggests a potential defect in the safety restraint mechanism.
Safety Concerns
The breakage of a high chair safety belt buckle presents immediate and severe safety concerns for infants and young children.
- Immediate Dangers: The primary and most significant danger is the risk of a child falling from the high chair. Without a functioning safety belt, an infant or toddler can easily push themselves out, stand up, or lean too far, resulting in a fall. Such falls, especially from the height of a high chair, can lead to serious injuries, including head trauma (concussions, skull fractures), broken bones, sprains, and internal injuries.
- Choking Hazard: The broken pieces of the buckle could also pose a choking hazard if ingested by a child. Small, detachable parts are a known risk for infants and toddlers who often explore objects by putting them in their mouths.
- Property Damage Potential: While the main concern is child safety, a fall from a high chair could also result in damage to surrounding furniture, flooring, or other items the child might fall onto or pull down during the incident.
- Who Might Be Affected: Infants and toddlers who use the Harpaa high chair are directly at risk. Parents and caregivers who rely on the high chair’s safety features may inadvertently place their children in dangerous situations if unaware of the potential for buckle failure.
What Consumers Should Do
Given the reported incident, consumers who own a Harpaa high chair should take immediate action to ensure the safety of their children.
- Immediate Steps to Take: If you own a Harpaa high chair, immediately stop using it for your child. Do not attempt to repair a broken buckle, as this may compromise its structural integrity further.
- How to Check for Affected Product: While no specific model number was provided in the incident report, consumers should visually inspect the safety belt and buckle mechanism on any Harpaa high chair they own. Look for any signs of cracks, stress, deformation, or looseness in the buckle components. Test the buckle by attempting to fasten and unfasten it, ensuring it locks securely and does not show any signs of weakness.
- Prevention Measures: Always ensure your child is securely fastened in a high chair, even for short periods. Never leave a child unattended in a high chair. Regularly inspect all safety straps, buckles, and structural components of any high chair for wear and tear, damage, or signs of defect.
- Reporting Procedures: If you have experienced a similar incident with a Harpaa high chair or any other product, or if you find a defect, it is crucial to report it. You can report incidents directly to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at SaferProducts.gov.
Manufacturer’s Response
As of the report date of November 26, 2025, the manufacturer, HARPPA INC., has not provided a response to this specific incident. This office will continue to monitor for any official statements or actions taken by the manufacturer regarding the reported buckle breakage.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.