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Product recall · CPSCJune 18, 2013Highest risk
Chelsea & Scott Idea Baby Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the requirements for stability. Specifically, the bath seats can tip over, posing a risk of drowning to babies.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Drowning risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bath seats and contact Chelsea & Scott for instructions to receive a full refund.
Who to contact: Chelsea & Scott, toll-free at (866) 271-4536, 8 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, or online at www.onestepahead.com, then click on Safety and Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall includes Idea Baby brand infant bath seats made for One Step Ahead. The recalled bath seat is designed for children five months to ten months old. The seat is made of white plastic with blue trim 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. Two star-shaped spinning toys are on the front of the seat rail above the front post. Between the two spinning toys is a round, inset plastic disc with the words "www.onestepahead.com," "One Step Ahead," "Idea Baby" and "Made in Italy."
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,950
- Recall date
- June 18, 2013
- Brand
- Chelsea & Scott Ltd., of Lake Bluff, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- None have been reported.
Onestepahead.com from February 2013 through May 2013 for about $40.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Chelsea & Scott Recalls Idea Baby Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Onestepahead.com”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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