CPSC recall · Reported July 6, 2005
CPSC, Dorel Juvenile Group Issue Alert on Safety 1st Tubside Bath Seats
The bath seats are not intended and should not be used with certain non-traditional or sunken bathtubs. In these types of tubs, the bath seat can break, tip over and a child can f…
Dorel Juvenile Group, of Columbus, Ind. recalled These Safety 1st Tubside Bath Seats have model number 44301 engraved on the bottom of the….
CPSC, Dorel Juvenile Group Issue Alert on Safety 1st Tubside Bath Seats was recalled by Dorel Juvenile Group, of Columbus, Ind. in July 6, 2005. Reason: The bath seats are not intended and should not be used with certain non-traditional or sunken bathtubs. In th…. Remedy: Consumers who have a Tubside Bath Seat should check the dimension of their tubs. If they …. Verify recall #05219 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Dorel Juvenile Group, of Columbus, Ind. issued this CPSC recall-The bath seats are not intended and should not be used with certain non-traditional or sunken bathtubs. In th….
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- July 6, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05219 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.
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Product description
These Safety 1st Tubside Bath Seats have model number 44301 engraved on the bottom of the base. "Safety 1st" is printed on the front of the units. They are white and blue, have a swivel seat and an elbow cushion on the attachment arm. These seats are intended for use with children from 5 months to 10 months of age.
Reason for recall
The bath seats are not intended and should not be used with certain non-traditional or sunken bathtubs. In these types of tubs, the bath seat can break, tip over and a child can fall into the water.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers who have a Tubside Bath Seat should check the dimension of their tubs. If they have a non-traditional or sunken bathtub outside the specified dimensions, or have a broken unit, consumers should immediately stop using the Tubside Bath Seat and contact the firm for information on how to get a $20 rebate toward the purchase of any other Dorel Juvenile Group product. Consumers should not return product to retail stores.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05219 |
| Date reported | July 6, 2005 |
| Date initiated | July 6, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Dorel Juvenile Group, of Columbus, Ind. |
| Affected scope | About 250,000 |
| 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 who have a Tubside Bath Seat should check the dimension of their tubs. If they have a non-traditional or sunken bathtub…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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