Prime-Line Products Recalls Child Bathtub Non-Slip Pads Due To Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 11285 · announced July 27, 2011 · Prime-line Products · 8,000 units affected
The product
The recalled items are whale-shaped, white, vinyl, non-slip bathtub pads with textured surfaces and adhesive backings and are used to help prevent children from slipping and falling in bathtubs. The pads come in sets of 12 and 15. Each set contains pads that range in size from 2 to 4 inches tall. The model number is S-4630 and SKU number is 049793846303. Both are printed on the back of the packaging.
The hazard
Some pads do not stick to the bathtub surface, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the pads and contact Prime-Line to receive a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Prime-Line has received one report of the pad failure. No injuries were reported.
Sold at: Ace Hardware & Menards nationwide between May 24, 2010 and June 13, 2011 for about $6.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Prime-Line at (855) 839-9555 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT. Consumers also can visit the Prime-Line website at www.prime-line-products.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.