Dream On Me Recalls Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall 13061 · Dec 6, 2012 · Dream On Me
50,000
units affected
50,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13061
- Date
- Dec 6, 2012
- Company
- Dream On Me
- Units affected
- 50,000
- Product
- Dream On Me Bath Seats
- Product type
- Bathtubs & Seats (Baby)
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
The recall includes all Dream On Me bath seats. Some of the seats have a Dream On Me label under or on the rear of the bath seats. Model numbers are also printed underneath the bath seats and on the product packaging and include the following product models and colors: Model Name Model Number Color Baby Bath Seat 251B, 251O, 251P, 251Y Green with orange tray, orange with beige tray or yellow with green tray Ultra 2 in 1 Infant Bath Tub and Toddler Bath Seat 252B, 252P Solid pink, blue or white body and a blue or pink bottom Niagra Baby Bath Seat 253B, 253G, 253P, 253Y White or blue body with a green, pink or orange insert
What can happen
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 fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled bath seats immediately and contact Dream On Me to receive a free replacement bath tub.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The baby did not require medical treatment.
- Sold at
- Small retail stores and online retailers including Amazon.com and Wayfair.com from July 2012 through September 2012 for between $25 and $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dream on me bath seats?
Consumers should stop using the recalled bath seats immediately and contact Dream On Me to receive a free replacement bath tub.
What is the 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.
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.