CPSC recall · Reported June 18, 2013
Buy Buy Baby Recalls Idea Baby Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard
The bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the requirements for stability. Specifically, the bath seats can tip over, posing a risk of drowning to babies.
The CPSC recalled This recall includes Idea Baby brand infant bath seats. The recalled product is a bath se….
Buy Buy Baby Recalls Idea Baby Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 18, 2013. Reason: The bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the requirements for stability. Specifically,…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bath seats. If purchased at a Buy Bu…. Verify recall #13218 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the requirements for stability. Specifically,….
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- agency class
- June 18, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13218 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.
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Product description
This recall includes Idea Baby brand infant bath seats. The recalled product is a bath seat designed for children five months to ten months old. The seat is made of pink or blue plastic and has four suction cups on the bottom. An oval-shaped arm rail runs from the seat back and connects two side posts and the seat front post. Two star-shaped spinning toys are on the front of the seat rail above the front post. Between the two spinning toys is a round, inset plastic disc with the words "www.ideababy.com," "Idea Baby" and "Made in Italy."
Reason for recall
The bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the requirements for stability. Specifically, the bath seats can tip over, posing a risk of drowning to babies.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bath seats. If purchased at a Buy Buy Baby store or online, consumers should return the bath seats to any Buy Buy Baby store to receive a store credit. If purchased at a Bed Bath & Beyond store, consumers should return the bath seats to the store where purchased to receive a store credit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13218 |
| Date reported | June 18, 2013 |
| Date initiated | June 18, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 34,000 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled bath seats. If purchased at a Buy Buy Baby store or online, consumers should…
- Check the recall number (13218) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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