Chelsea & Scott Recalls Idea Baby Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Onestepahead.com
CPSC recall 13219 · announced June 18, 2013 · Chelsea & Scott · 1,950 units affected
The product
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."
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 Chelsea & Scott for instructions to receive a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None have been reported.
Sold at: Onestepahead.com from February 2013 through May 2013 for about $40.
Consumer contact: 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.