CPSC recall · Reported October 25, 2007
Serious Head Injuries Prompt Recall of Bumbo Baby Sitter Seats - New Warnings and Instructions to Be Provided To Consumers
If the seat is placed on a table, countertop, chair, or other elevated surface, young children can arch their backs, flip out of the Bumbo seat, and fall onto the floor, posing a …
Bumbo International, of South Africa recalled The bottom of the children's seat is round and flat with a diameter of about 15 inches. I….
Serious Head Injuries Prompt Recall of Bumbo Baby Sitter Seats - New Warnings and Instruc… was recalled by Bumbo International, of South Africa in October 25, 2007. Reason: If the seat is placed on a table, countertop, chair, or other elevated surface, young children can arch their…. Remedy: Consumers should never use the infant seat on a table, countertop, chair, or other elevat…. Verify recall #08046 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Bumbo International, of South Africa issued this CPSC recall-If the seat is placed on a table, countertop, chair, or other elevated surface, young children can arch their….
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- October 25, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08046 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, 3 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.
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Product description
The bottom of the children's seat is round and flat with a diameter of about 15 inches. It is constructed of a single piece of molded foam and comes in yellow, blue, purple, pink, aqua, and lime green. The seat has leg holes and seat back that wraps completely around the child. On the front of the seat in raised lettering is the word "Bumbo" with the image of an elephant on top. The bottom of the seat has the following words: "Manufactured by Bumbo South Africa Material: Polyurethane World Patent No. PCT: ZA/1999/00030." The back of the seat contains the following "WARNING" - "Never use on a raised surface. Never use as a car seat or bath seat. Designed for floor level use only. Never leave your baby unattended as the seat is not designed to be totally restrictive and may not prevent release of your baby in the event of vigorous movement."
Reason for recall
If the seat is placed on a table, countertop, chair, or other elevated surface, young children can arch their backs, flip out of the Bumbo seat, and fall onto the floor, posing a risk of serious head injuries.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should never use the infant seat on a table, countertop, chair, or other elevated surface. Consumers can contact Bumbo to obtain new warning label stickers and instructions, free of charge. The new warning label will state: "WARNING - Prevent Falls; Never use on any elevated surface." Consumers should use the Bumbo seat at ground level, but should never leave a child unattended.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08046 |
| Date reported | October 25, 2007 |
| Date initiated | October 25, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Bumbo International, of South Africa |
| Affected scope | About 1 million |
| 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 never use the infant seat on a table, countertop, chair, or other elevated surface. Consumers can contact Bumbo …
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