The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·12247·Announced 2012-08-15

Bumbo Baby Seats Recalled for Fall Hazard and Repair

Bumbo International is recalling Bumbo Baby Seats because babies can fall out, posing a risk of serious injury. Consumers should stop using the seats and order a free repair kit.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, specifically 21 incidents involving skull fractures, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury reports' under the Severe category.

Plain-English summary

Bumbo International Trust is recalling Bumbo Baby Seats due to a fall hazard. The bottom of the seat is round and flat, which allows babies to maneuver out of or fall from the seat, posing a risk of serious injuries. The recall affects approximately 4 million units sold in the United States from August 2003 through August 2012. The seats were sold at retailers including Sears, Target, Toys R Us, USA Babies, Walmart, and various online sellers for between $30 and $50.

CPSC and Bumbo International are aware of at least 50 incidents after an October 2007 voluntary recall in which babies fell from the seat while it was being used on a raised surface. Nineteen of those incidents included reports of skull fractures. Additionally, there are 34 post-recall reports of infants who fell out or maneuvered out of a seat used on the floor or at an unknown elevation, resulting in injury. Two of these floor-level incidents involved reports of skull fractures, while others reported bumps, bruises, and other minor injuries.

Consumers should immediately stop using the Bumbo seat until they order and install a free repair kit. The kit includes a restraint belt with a warning label, installation instructions, safe use instructions, and a new warning sticker. The belt should always be used when a child is placed in the seat, and the seat should never be used on any raised surface. Consumers should also stop using seat covers that interfere with the installation and use of the belt. The repair kit can be ordered by visiting www.recall.BumboUSA.com or calling (866) 898-4999.

The recalled product

Product
Bumbo Baby Seats
Manufacturer
Bumbo International Trust, of South Africa
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Seats
Hazard
Affected units
2,007

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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