CPSC recall · Reported December 1, 2016
Baby Bath Seats/Chairs Recalled Due to Drowning Hazard; Made by Lexibook (Recall Alert)
The bath seats/chairs fail to meet the federal safety standard, including requirements for stability and the bath seats can tip over while a baby is in it, posing a drowning hazar…
Lexibook S.a., of France recalled This recall includes all Lexibook Baby Bath Seats and Chairs. The plastic baby bath seats….
Baby Bath Seats/Chairs Recalled Due to Drowning Hazard; Made by Lexibook (Recall Alert) was recalled by Lexibook S.a., of France in December 1, 2016. Reason: The bath seats/chairs fail to meet the federal safety standard, including requirements for stability and the …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby bath seats and contact the onli…. Verify recall #17717 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Lexibook S.a., of France issued this CPSC recall-The bath seats/chairs fail to meet the federal safety standard, including requirements for stability and the ….
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- December 1, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17717 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
This recall includes all Lexibook Baby Bath Seats and Chairs. The plastic baby bath seats/chairs are intended for children 6 months and up. They have a plastic base with suction cups on the bottom, a back/arm support and a toy tray. "Lexibook" is stamped on the back/arm support. "Made in China" and "2014 Lexibook Limited IT028/IT029 SN: 1407/VA09" are stamped on the bottom of the base. They were sold in a variety of colors.
Reason for recall
The bath seats/chairs fail to meet the federal safety standard, including requirements for stability and the bath seats can tip over while a baby is in it, posing a drowning hazard to babies.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby bath seats and contact the online retailer where it was purchased for return instructions and to receive a full refund, or a refund in the form of a store credit or gift card, depending on the online retailer. All known purchasers will be contacted directly about the recall.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17717 |
| Date reported | December 1, 2016 |
| Date initiated | December 1, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Lexibook S.a., of France |
| Affected scope | About 7,000 |
| 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 baby bath seats and contact the online retailer where it was purchased for r…
- Check the recall number (17717) 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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