Thermobaby Bath Seats Recalled by SCS Direct Due to Drowning Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-07-17). Hazards: tip over, drowning, non compliance. About 7,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13240 |
| Published | 2013-07-17 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-28 |
| Product category | Bathtubs & Seats (Baby) |
| Products | Thermobaby Aquababy Bath Ring Seats |
| Firm named in the title | SCS Direct |
| Firms | SCS Direct Inc., of Milford, Conn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | France |
| Units (US) | 7,500 |
| Hazard classes | tip over, drowning, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Amazon.com from June 2012 through January 2013 for about $35. |
Description
The recall includes Aquababy Bath Ring seats in pink or blue designed for children five months to ten months old. The seat is made of white plastic with blue, pink or green trimming and has four suction cups on the bottom. An oval-shaped arm rail runs from the seat back and connects two side posts and the seat front post. There are three spinning toys on the front of the seat rail above the front post. "Thermobaby Z.I. De Kerbois," "Aquababy" and "Ref. 1953 Made in France" is engraved underneath the bath seat.
Hazard
The bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the requirement for stability. Specifically, the bath seats can tip over, posing a risk of drowning to babies.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bath seats and contact the firm for instruction on returning the bath seat and receiving a $35 refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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