UncleWu Life Recalls Infant Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard; Violation of Bath Seat Requirements; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
Recall 24707 · Nov 2, 2023 · UncleWu Life
360
units affected
360
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24707
- Date
- Nov 2, 2023
- Company
- UncleWu Life
- Units affected
- 360
- Product
- Infant Bath Seats
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
The recall includes UncleWu Life infant bath seats. The bath seats are made of molded plastic and were sold in navy and powder blue color combinations with suction cups on the bottom of the seats. The bath seat has a seat back, flat base and a T-shaped handle. A label on the bottom of the bath seat contains: "X002WZ4SCX…UNCLE WU Baby Bath Seat…w air for 6-18 Mos." A label printed on the back of the bath seat lists the model name, date, location of manufacturer and model number YD108. Another label on the back of the seat states the product is not a safety device. A label on the disposable packaging of the bath seat contains: "X002WZ4SCX…UNCLE WU Baby Bath Seat."
What can happen
The bath seats fail to meet the federal safety regulation for infant bath seats, including requirements for stability and leg openings, and can tip over while in use, posing a drowning hazard to babies.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled infant bath seats and contact UncleWu Life to receive a pre-paid label to return the infant bath seat. Upon receipt of the returned infant bath seats, consumers will be issued a full refund. UncleWu Life and Amazon are notifying all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com from December 2020 through June 2021 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled infant bath seats?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled infant bath seats and contact UncleWu Life to receive a pre-paid label to return the infant bath seat. Upon receipt of the returned infant bath seats, consumers will be issued a full refund. UncleWu Life and Amazon are notifying all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The bath seats fail to meet the federal safety regulation for infant bath seats, including requirements for stability and leg openings, and can tip over while in use, posing a drowning hazard 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.