Recalls / 2013-07-17

Thermobaby Bath Seats Recalled by SCS Direct Due to Drowning Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com

13240 · Recalled 2013-07-17 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

None reported.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Thermobaby Aquababy Bath Ring Seats		About 7,500

Parties

Importer: SCS Direct Inc., of Milford, Conn.
Made in: France
Sold at: Amazon.com

Consumer contact

SCS Direct Inc. toll-free at (888) 749-1387 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail recall@scsdirectinc.com or online at www.SCSdirectinc.com and click "Recall Notices" for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 13240. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.