CPSC recall 13-240, announced July 17, 2013, covers SCS Direct Thermobaby Aquababy Bath Ring Seats (about 7,500 units). The bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the requirement for stability. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (888) 749-1387, go to www.SCSdirectinc.com, or email recall@scsdirectinc.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- SCS Direct
- Recall number
- 13-240
- Units
- About 7,500
- Manufactured in
- France
- Sold at / sales period
- Amazon.com from June 2012 through January 2013 for about $35.
- Importer
- SCS Direct Inc., of Milford, Conn.
Thermobaby Aquababy Bath Ring Seats
CPSC product type: Bathtubs & Seats (Baby)
Recall contact information
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.
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