Baby Seats Recalled for Repair by Bumbo International Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 12247 · Aug 15, 2012 · Bumbo International Trust
4,000,000
units affected
4,000,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12247
- Date
- Aug 15, 2012
- Company
- Bumbo International Trust
- Units affected
- 4,000,000
- Product
- Bumbo Baby Seats
- Product type
- Baby Seats (Non-Bath)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
Babies can maneuver out of or fall from the Bumbo seat, posing a risk of serious injuries.
The fix
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
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Nineteen of those incidents included reports of skull fractures. Two of these incidents involved reports of skull fractures, while others reported bumps, bruises and other minor injuries.
- Sold at
- Sears, Target, Toys R Us (including Babies R Us), USA Babies, Walmart, and various other toy and children's stores nationwide, and various online sellers, from August 2003 through August 2012 for between $30 and $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bumbo baby seats?
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.
What is the hazard?
Babies can maneuver out of or fall from the Bumbo seat, posing a risk of serious injuries.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.