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Safety Alert Issued by Dorel Juvenile Group regarding use of "Safety 1st" Tub side Bath Seats
Dorel Juvenile Group of Columbus, Indiana announced on July 6th 2005 that they were issuing, in cooperation with the US Consumer Products Safety Commission, a warning for parents and caregivers who purchase the "Safety 1st" Tub side bath seats that the product is not designed to be used with certain non-traditional and sunken bathtubs. In the wrong type of bathtub, these seats can break, tip over and a child can fall into the water. This presents both a drowning and injury hazard.
Dorel has received nine reports of this product breaking when used with non-traditional or sunken bathtubs. Further, an additional 67 reports of breakage due to handling, assembly and unknown reason have been submitted. In one case, a child allegedly fell over and bumped his head, resulting in a bruise.
These Safety 1st Tub side 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 specifically with children from 5 months to 10 months of age, who are especially susceptible to head injuries and drowning versus older children. Consumers are urged to ensure that these bath seats are used in accordance with the instructions-This product is NOT for use with the following style tubs:
Tubs with edge width less than 3 ½ inches or greater than 5 ½ inches - Tubs with depth (top to bottom) less than 12 inches or greater than 15 inches - Free standing (legged or pedestal), oval, drop-in, or spa type tubs -
DO NOT use the bath seat if the Red Warning Label on the arm is exposed. ALWAYS keep child within arm's reach. Children have drowned when left unattended in bath seats.
Discount department and other mass merchants sold these bath seats from December 2003 through August 2004 for about $20. About 250,000 units have been sold to date.
Consumers who have a Tub side Bath Seat are urged to check the dimension of their tubs. If they have a non-traditional or sunken bathtub outside the specified dimensions, or have a broken unit the consumer should immediately stop using the Tub side 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.
Dorel has received nine reports of this product breaking when used with non-traditional or sunken bathtubs. Further, an additional 67 reports of breakage due to handling, assembly and unknown reason have been submitted. In one case, a child allegedly fell over and bumped his head, resulting in a bruise.
These Safety 1st Tub side 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 specifically with children from 5 months to 10 months of age, who are especially susceptible to head injuries and drowning versus older children. Consumers are urged to ensure that these bath seats are used in accordance with the instructions-This product is NOT for use with the following style tubs:
Tubs with edge width less than 3 ½ inches or greater than 5 ½ inches - Tubs with depth (top to bottom) less than 12 inches or greater than 15 inches - Free standing (legged or pedestal), oval, drop-in, or spa type tubs -
DO NOT use the bath seat if the Red Warning Label on the arm is exposed. ALWAYS keep child within arm's reach. Children have drowned when left unattended in bath seats.
Discount department and other mass merchants sold these bath seats from December 2003 through August 2004 for about $20. About 250,000 units have been sold to date.
Consumers who have a Tub side Bath Seat are urged to check the dimension of their tubs. If they have a non-traditional or sunken bathtub outside the specified dimensions, or have a broken unit the consumer should immediately stop using the Tub side 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.
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If you had an incident with a Dorel branded Tub side Bath Seat which resulted in a physical injury to the child, the parent, or the caregiver please fill out the form below and an attorney will review your information in light of a potential legal action.Published on Jul-7-05