BeBeLove Recalls Baby Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard
CPSC recall 13217 · announced June 18, 2013 · Bebelove · 5,600 units affected
The product
This recall includes all BeBeLove E-Zee™ Bath Seats. The recalled products are plastic bath seats designed for children between 5 and 10 months old. They have a white base with suction cups on the bottom, a back/arm support, a detachable back support bar that folds under the seat for storage and a detachable T-bar front stabilizer that folds forward for entry. The back/arm support is gray, blue or pink. "Made in Taiwan" and "BBL" are engraved on the underside of the seat base and "BeBeLove" is printed on a sticker in the center of the back/arm support.
The hazard
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bath seats and contact BeBeLove for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None have been reported.
Sold at: Amazon.com, Diapers.com, Overstock.com and other online retailers from May 2011 through November 2012 for between $19 and $30.
Consumer contact: BeBeLove, toll-free at (888) 464-1218, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.bebeloveusa.com and click on the Recall Contact tab at the top of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.