CPSC recall · Reported August 15, 2012
Baby Seats Recalled for Repair by Bumbo International Due to Fall Hazard
Babies can maneuver out of or fall from the Bumbo seat, posing a risk of serious injuries.
Bumbo International Trust, of South Africa recalled The bottom of the Bumbo seat is round and flat with a diameter of about 15 inches. It is ….
Baby Seats Recalled for Repair by Bumbo International Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Bumbo International Trust, of South Africa in August 15, 2012. Reason: Babies can maneuver out of or fall from the Bumbo seat, posing a risk of serious injuries.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product until they order and install a free r…. Verify recall #12247 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Bumbo International Trust, of South Africa issued this CPSC recall-Babies can maneuver out of or fall from the Bumbo seat, posing a risk of serious injuries..
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- August 15, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12247 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
The bottom of the Bumbo 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 various colors. The seat has leg holes and the seat back 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 has several warnings and seats manufactured since 2008 have an additional label on the front of the seat warning against use on raised surfaces.
Reason for recall
Babies can maneuver out of or fall from the Bumbo seat, posing a risk of serious injuries.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product until they order and install a free repair kit, which includes: a restraint belt with a warning label, installation instructions, safe use instructions and a new warning sticker. The belt should always be used when a child is placed in the seat. Even with the belt, the seat should never be used on any raised surface. Consumers should also immediately stop using Bumbo seat covers that interfere with the installation and use of the belt. A video demonstrating proper installation of the restraint belt and proper use of the Bumbo seat are available at www.BumboUSA.com
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12247 |
| Date reported | August 15, 2012 |
| Date initiated | August 15, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Bumbo International Trust, of South Africa |
| Affected scope | About 4 million in the U.S. Note: In October 2007, 1 million Bumbo seats were voluntarily recalled to provide additional warnings against use on raised surfaces. |
| 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 immediately stop using the product until they order and install a free repair kit, which includes: a restraint b…
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