CPSC, Basic Comfort Inc. Announce Recall of Infant Seat Pads

The seat pad has two shoulder straps that create a v-shaped opening around the head and neck, presenting a strangulation hazard to young children.

Recall #: 01206
Affected scope: About 16,000

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The CPSC recalled The seat pad was sold under The Baby Sitter brand name. The infant seat pad is designed t….

CPSC, Basic Comfort Inc. Announce Recall of Infant Seat Pads was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 24, 2001. Reason: The seat pad has two shoulder straps that create a v-shaped opening around the head and neck, presenting a st…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the infant pads immediately and contact Basic Comfort to rece…. Verify recall #01206 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The seat pad has two shoulder straps that create a v-shaped opening around the head and neck, presenting a st….

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agency class: July 24, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01206 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The seat pad was sold under The Baby Sitter brand name. The infant seat pad is designed to restrain a child on a chair in a sitting position. It has a padded back and seat. The seat pad is attached to a chair by Velcro straps attached to the sides of the pad. The front of the seat pad has two straps attached near the top of the pad that go over a child's shoulders and connect to a single crotch strap. The seat pad is a denim blue color with white restraint straps.

Reason for recall

The seat pad has two shoulder straps that create a v-shaped opening around the head and neck, presenting a strangulation hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the infant pads immediately and contact Basic Comfort to receive a replacement.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	01206
Date reported	July 24, 2001
Date initiated	July 24, 2001
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 16,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the infant pads immediately and contact Basic Comfort to receive a replacement.

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The seat pad has two shoulder straps that create a v-shaped opening around the head and neck, presenting a strangulation hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the infant pads immediately and contact Basic Comfort to receive a replacement.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 24, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01206.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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