CPSC recall 13-218, announced June 18, 2013, covers Liberty Procurement Idea Baby Bath Seats (about 34,000 units). The bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the requirements for stability. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bath seats. Recall contact: call (877) 328-9222, or go to www.buybuybabycom.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
This recall includes Idea Baby brand infant bath seats. The recalled product is a bath seat designed for children five months to ten months old. The seat is made of pink or blue plastic 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.ideababy.com," "Idea Baby" and "Made in Italy."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
None have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bath seats. If purchased at a Buy Buy Baby store or online, consumers should return the bath seats to any Buy Buy Baby store to receive a store credit. If purchased at a Bed Bath & Beyond store, consumers should return the bath seats to the store where purchased to receive a store credit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Liberty Procurement
- Recall number
- 13-218
- Units
- About 34,000
- Manufactured in
- Italy
- Sold at / sales period
- Buy Buy Baby and Bed Bath & Beyond stores and online at buybuybaby.com and bedbathbeyond.com from September 2012 through April 2013 for about $40.
- Importer
- Liberty Procurement Co. Inc., of Union, N.J.
Idea Baby Bath Seats
CPSC product type: Bathtubs & Seats (Baby)
Recall contact information
Buy Buy Baby, toll-free at (877) 328-9222 anytime, or online at www.buybuybabycom or at www.bedbathandbeyond.com, then click on Safety and Recalls at the bottom of the homepage of either site for more information.
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