Thermobaby Bath Seats Recalled by SCS Direct Due to Drowning Hazard
SCS Direct is recalling Thermobaby Aquababy Bath Ring Seats sold at Amazon.com because they can tip over, posing a drowning risk to babies.
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 High severity score of 3 per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
SCS Direct Inc. is recalling Thermobaby Aquababy Bath Ring Seats in pink or blue. The seats are designed for children five months to ten months old and were sold exclusively at Amazon.com from June 2012 through January 2013 for about $35. The recall covers approximately 7,500 units.
The bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the requirement for stability. Specifically, the seats can tip over, which poses a risk of drowning to babies. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bath seats. They should contact SCS Direct Inc. for instructions on returning the seat and receiving a $35 refund. The seats are made of white plastic with blue, pink, or green trimming and feature four suction cups on the bottom.
The recalled product
- Product
- Thermobaby Aquababy Bath Ring Seats
- Manufacturer
- SCS Direct Inc., of Milford, Conn.
- Affected units
- 7,500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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