CPSC recall · Reported February 27, 2003
CPSC, The First Years® Inc. Announce New Safety Instructions to Prevent Injuries for Combo Baby Tubs/Step Stools
When used as a tub, babies' body parts can be pinched if the product's footrest is not fully extended, so that it clicks into place firmly.
The First Years Inc., of Avon, Mass. recalled These "2-In-1 Fold-Away Tub and Step Stools," have model number 3141 written on the under….
CPSC, The First Years® Inc. Announce New Safety Instructions to Prevent Injuries for Comb… was recalled by The First Years Inc., of Avon, Mass. in February 27, 2003. Reason: When used as a tub, babies' body parts can be pinched if the product's footrest is not fully extended, so tha…. Remedy: Consumers should not use the bathtub until they receive revised instructions on the use o…. Verify recall #03085 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The First Years Inc., of Avon, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-When used as a tub, babies' body parts can be pinched if the product's footrest is not fully extended, so tha….
- None
- agency class
- 120K units
- affected scope
- February 27, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03085 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. 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.
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Product description
These "2-In-1 Fold-Away Tub and Step Stools," have model number 3141 written on the underside of the base. The product is a folding baby bathtub that can be used as a step stool for an older child. In the step stool position, the top of the turquoise lid has raised lettering stating "the first years" followed near the bottom of the lid with the two statements, "MAXIMUM LOAD/POIDS MAXIMUM: 200lbs/90kg" and "USE ONLY ON A LEVEL SURFACE. N'UTILISER QUE SUR UNE SURFACE PLANE." In the bathtub position, the seat back has a purple pad. The base and footrest are both white. Also, on the underside of the base is a tiny raised clock showing the year of manufacture of the product (i.e., "9?9") surrounded by the numbers of the clock. Only products bearing date codes 1999 and 2000 ("9?9" or "0?0") are included in this program.
Reason for recall
When used as a tub, babies' body parts can be pinched if the product's footrest is not fully extended, so that it clicks into place firmly.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should not use the bathtub until they receive revised instructions on the use of the tub to prevent the pinching hazard. Consumers should contact The First Years to receive free revised instructions and a warning label to attach to the product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03085 |
| Date reported | February 27, 2003 |
| Date initiated | February 27, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | The First Years Inc., of Avon, Mass. |
| Affected scope | 120,000 |
| 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 not use the bathtub until they receive revised instructions on the use of the tub to prevent the pinching hazard…
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