The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11285·Announced 2011-07-27

Prime-Line Recalls Child Bathtub Non-Slip Pads Due To Fall Hazard

Prime-Line Products is recalling whale-shaped child bathtub non-slip pads because they may not stick to the tub surface, posing a fall hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fall hazard for children in bathtubs, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Prime-Line Products Company Inc. is recalling whale-shaped, white, vinyl, non-slip bathtub pads designed to help prevent children from slipping and falling in bathtubs. The pads, model number S-4630, are sold in sets of 12 or 15 and feature textured surfaces with adhesive backings. The recall affects approximately 8,000 units.

The pads are being recalled because some do not stick to the bathtub surface, which poses a fall hazard to consumers. Prime-Line has received one report of the pad failing, but no injuries have been reported. The products were manufactured in China and sold at Ace Hardware and Menards stores nationwide between May 24, 2010, and June 13, 2011, for about $6.

Consumers should immediately stop using the pads and contact Prime-Line to receive a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Prime-Line at (855) 839-9555 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT or visit www.prime-line-products.com.

The recalled product

Product
Bathtub Non-Slip Pads
Manufacturer
Prime-Line Products Company Inc., of Redlands, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Bath Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
8,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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