Chelsea & Scott Recalls Idea Baby Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard; Sold Exclus...
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
This recall includes Idea Baby brand infant bath seats made for One Step Ahead. The recalled bath seat is designed for children five months to ten months old. The seat is made of white plastic with blue trim 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.onestepahead.com," "One Step Ahead," "Idea Baby" and "Made in Italy."
Affected Products
Idea Baby Bath Seats
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Chelsea-Scott-Recalls-Idea-Baby-Bath-Seats |
| Title | Chelsea & Scott Recalls Idea Baby Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Onestepahead.com |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1-13xxx OneStepAhead Bath Seat Top LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | The One Step Ahead Idea Baby bath seat is white and blue. |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13219.2-13xxx%2520OneStepAhead%2520Bath%2520Seat%2520Front%2520LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Idea Baby Bath Seat front view |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/3-13xxx OneStepAhead Bath Seat LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | The web address “www.onestepahead.com” appears on the One Step Ahead model of the Idea Baby bath seat. |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Idea Baby Bath Seats |
| Products › Type | Bathtubs & Seats (Baby) |
| Products › Category I D | 1845 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,950 |
| Recall I D | 1402 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bath seats and contact Chelsea & Scott for instructions to receive a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Chelsea & Scott Ltd., of Lake Bluff, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | Onestepahead.com from February 2013 through May 2013 for about $40. |
| Recall Date | 2013-06-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall includes Idea Baby brand infant bath seats made for One Step Ahead. The recalled bath seat is designed for children five months to ten months old. The seat is made of white plastic with blue trim 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.onestepahead.com," "One Step Ahead," "Idea Baby" and "Made in Italy." |
| Recall Number | 13219 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Chelsea & Scott, toll-free at (866) 271-4536, 8 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, or online at www.onestepahead.com, then click on Safety and Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Italy |