The First Years 2-In-1 Fold-Away Tub and Step Stools
When used as a tub, babies' body parts can be pinched if the product's footrest is not fully extended, so that it clicks into place firmly.
- 120,000 units
- 20 reports
Brand
The First Years recalls
2 official CPSC notices naming The First Years, 2000–2003, across children & toys and lighting & ceiling fans.
The First Years recalls at a glance
- recall notices
- 2
- units recalled, at least
- 243,000
- incident reports
- 23
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
- Product types
- Chairs & stools (1)
- Hazards identified
- Electric shock
- Categories
- Children & Toys, Lighting & Ceiling Fans
- Latest notice
- February 27, 2003
- Earliest notice
- July 6, 2000
The First Years chair recalls
One notice where the recalled product is a chair.
Other The First Years recalls
The First Years notices outside the product types above.
The First Years Sesame Street "Elmo Nightlights"
The faceplate on these nightlights can be broken off, exposing wiring and posing shock and electrocution hazards.
- Electric shock
- About 123,000 units
- 3 reports
The First Years recall phone numbers and websites
The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.
The First Years recall questions
How many The First Years recalls are there?
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 2 recall notices naming The First Years consumer products between 2000 and 2003, covering at least 243,000 units.
Has The First Years had a recall in 2026?
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming The First Years consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced February 27, 2003 (CPSC 03-085).
What products has The First Years recalled?
Chairs & stools (1) and 1 other notice.
What is the largest The First Years recall?
“CPSC, The First Years Inc. Announce Recall to Replace "Elmo Nitelights"” (CPSC 00-141), announced July 6, 2000: about 123,000 units.
How do I check if my The First Years product is recalled?
Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.
How do I contact The First Years about a recall?
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every The First Years notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, The First Years 2-In-1 Fold-Away Tub and Step Stools (CPSC 03-085), call (800) 533-6708 and go to www.thefirstyears.com.