Costway Babyjoy High Chair Recall

Costway recalled the Babyjoy high chair on February 27, 2025, affecting about 4,400 units.

Adhering to safety standards is crucial for both manufacturers and parents when producing and purchasing baby products. When manufacturers adhere to safety standards, it gives parents confidence that the product they purchase has undergone rigorous testing and meets established safety standards. 

In the case of the Baby Joy high chair, the product was found to have violated this act because it has an incline angle greater than 10 degrees, which poses a fatal suffocation risk. It also poses a deadly entrapment hazard because the opening between the seat and tray is large enough for a child to become entrapped in it, which is a violation of federal regulations for high chairs.⁽³⁾ 

High Chair Safety Regulations and Compliance

To prevent falls, entrapment, and other injuries, manufacturers are expected to comply with the following safety regulations in the production of baby high chairs. This makes high chairs safer for infants and toddlers.  

• The high chair must have a stable base to prevent tipping over when a child moves. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requires specific stability tests to minimize fall hazards.  

• Federal standards mandate a secure restraint system, typically a three-point or five-point harness, to prevent children from slipping out or standing up while seated. ⁽¹⁾

• High chairs must pass strength and durability tests to ensure they can withstand repeated use, including weight-bearing and impact tests.  

• Foldable high chairs must have secure locking mechanisms to prevent accidental collapse. Fasteners and hinges should not create pinch hazards for small fingers.  

• Manufacturers must include clear warning labels and assembly instructions. High chairs should comply with CPSC, ASTM, and JPMA safety standards, ensuring they meet federal regulations.  

The above are also features to look out for when choosing a high chair for your baby. Surely, some high chairs violate safety standards. These chairs may have weak or missing harnesses, allowing infants to slip out. They can have lightweight frames that can tip over easily. Some can even have sharp edges and hinges that are not placed properly, which can injure an infant. As a careful parent, it is essential to watch out for these violations before making your purchase.  

Babyjoy High Chair Recall: What You Need to Know

​Costway is a global e-commerce company that specializes in providing a wide range of products, including furniture, home and garden items, appliances, toys, and pet supplies. Costway recalled the Babyjoy high chair for violating federal regulations for high chairs. 

The recall was issued on February 27, 2025, affecting about 4,400 units of this product. Although no injuries or incidents have been recorded as a result of using this product, however, it poses a fatal suffocation risk.

From November 2022 through November 2024, the high chairs were sold for between $70 and $110 on Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Costway.com, and Shein.com.

This recall involves all Costway Babyjoy high chairs. The collapsible high chairs were sold in pink (model BB5656PI), beige (model BB5656BE), and gray (model BB5656GR). 

They feature a footrest, a detachable tray, a pink, gray, or beige seat cushion with stars, and four static wheels with locks. The high chair can be adjusted for different heights and recline positions. “Babyjoy” is printed on the front of the detachable tray, and “Goplus Corp.” is printed on a label located on the back of the high chair’s seat. The model number appears on the product packaging. ⁽³⁾

The Risks Associated With the Babyjoy High Chair

If manufacturers fail to follow safety standards in their production, their products can pose risks of entrapment, suffocation, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). ⁽⁶⁾

• Entrapment or wedging happens when a baby’s body or head gets stuck between objects, such as a mattress and a wall, a bed frame, or furniture.  

• Suffocation happens when something, such as a pillow or an adult’s arm, covers the baby’s face and nose. ⁽⁵⁾

Fourteen percent of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) cases were classified as suffocation⁽⁵⁾. These cases were most frequently attributed to:  

• Soft bedding (69%) 
• Overlay (19%)
• Wedging (12%)

The Safe Sleep for Babies Act and Its Implications

The Safe Sleep for Babies Act reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related accidents⁽⁴⁾. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) provide guidelines to ensure your infant sleeps safely. 

Some of the standards for safe sleep include: 

• Always place babies on their backs for naps and nighttime sleep.

• Use a CPSC-approved crib, bassinet, or play yard with a firm mattress and fitted sheet. Avoid soft bedding.  

• Follow the bare bed rule—keep the sleeping area free of pillows, blankets, bumper pads, and toys to prevent suffocation.  

•  Do not share a bed with an infant; instead, share a room to keep them close.  

• Only use sleep products that meet safety standards; avoid inclined sleepers, loungers, and rockers, as inclined sleepers have been banned.  

The Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2022 banned the sale and production of inclined sleepers (greater than a 10-degree incline) due to their link to SIDS and suffocation risks. ⁽¹⁾

Studies have shown that inclined sleep surfaces cause infants to roll into unsafe positions, which can lead to breathing difficulties. ⁽⁴⁾

Since the ban was enacted:

• Companies had to recall and stop producing popular inclined sleepers.  

•  Manufacturers needed to shift toward flat, firm sleep surfaces and invest in CPSC-approved designs.  

• Lawsuits and reputational damage affected companies that sold hazardous sleep products.

This ban has made parents and caregivers more informed about safe sleep guidelines. However, because only CPSC-approved products are now available on the market, you have limited choices, especially if you are looking for portable sleep-soothing products. 

Despite this, the ban prioritizes your child’s safety over convenience, pushing manufacturers to create safer sleep solutions while educating parents on the best sleep practices. 

To keep these standards in place, the CPSC enforces the Safe Sleep for Babies Act by⁽²⁾:

• Ensuring that manufacturers, retailers, and distributors comply with new safety standards.  

•  Monitoring the market, issuing mandatory recalls for non-compliant products, and preventing their sale online or in stores.

• Holding companies violating the ban accountable through fines, lawsuits, and product seizures to protect public safety.  

•  Providing safety alerts, guidelines, and public service announcements to educate parents on safe sleep practices and product risks.  

• Working with organizations like the AAP and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to promote safe sleep and prevent deceptive marketing of unsafe products.

By strictly enforcing the Act, the CPSC helps protect infants from sleep-related deaths and ensures that only safe sleep products remain on the market.

Own a BabyJoy High Chair? Here’s What You Must Do Next

According to Costway, 

• You should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs.

•  Contact the company for a full refund and instructions on how to return or dispose of the product. 

• You can request a prepaid shipping label to return the item or submit photos of the destroyed product to recall@costway.com. Upon receiving the returned product or proof of destruction, Costway will issue a refund and will actively contact all known purchasers directly. ⁽³⁾

If you are a parent or caregiver who owns this product, do not hesitate to follow the above instructions.

Safety standards are often revised as ongoing research leads to updates in regulations. As a parent or caregiver, staying informed about safety standards and product recalls is essential. This not only ensures your baby’s safety but also gives you peace of mind.