CPSC recall 13-219, announced June 18, 2013, covers Chelsea & Scott Idea Baby Bath Seats (about 1,950 units). The bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the requirements for stability. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bath seats and contact Chelsea & Scott for instructions to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call (866) 271-4536, or go to www.onestepahead.com.
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Which products are included?
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."
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 and contact Chelsea & Scott for instructions to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Chelsea & Scott
- Recall number
- 13-219
- Units
- About 1,950
- Manufactured in
- Italy
- Sold at / sales period
- Onestepahead.com from February 2013 through May 2013 for about $40.
- Importer
- Chelsea & Scott Ltd., of Lake Bluff, Ill.
Idea Baby Bath Seats
CPSC product type: Bathtubs & Seats (Baby)
Recall contact information
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.
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