The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13219·Announced 2013-06-18

Idea Baby Bath Seats Recalled for Drowning Risk

Chelsea & Scott is recalling Idea Baby Bath Seats because they can tip over, posing a drowning hazard to infants.

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 risk-of-harm product (drowning hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Chelsea & Scott Ltd. is recalling approximately 1,950 Idea Baby brand infant bath seats made for One Step Ahead. The recalled seats are designed for children five months to ten months old and are made of white plastic with blue trim. They feature four suction cups on the bottom, an oval-shaped arm rail, and two star-shaped spinning toys on the front rail. The seats were sold exclusively at Onestepahead.com from February 2013 through May 2013 for about $40.

The bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, specifically regarding stability requirements. The seats can tip over, which poses a risk of drowning to babies. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bath seats. They should contact Chelsea & Scott for instructions to receive a full refund. Customers can reach the company toll-free at (866) 271-4536 or visit www.onestepahead.com and click on Safety and Recalls for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Idea Baby Bath Seats
Manufacturer
Chelsea & Scott Ltd., of Lake Bluff, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Bath Seats
Hazard
Affected units
1,950

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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