Lexibook® Baby Bath Seats and Chairs recalled over drowning hazard

Recall date

December 1, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Baby Bath Seats/Chairs Recalled Due to Drowning Hazard; Made by Lexibook (Recall Alert)

Recall number

17717

Brand / firm

Lexibook S.A., of France

Sold / distributed

Online at Amazon.com, Unbeatablesale.com, Wayfair.com and Youngexplorers.com from January 2013 through August 2016 for between $30 and $60.

Why it was recalled

The bath seats/chairs fail to meet the federal safety standard, including requirements for stability and the bath seats can tip over while a baby is in it, posing a drowning hazard to babies.

What was recalled

This recall includes all Lexibook Baby Bath Seats and Chairs. The plastic baby bath seats/chairs are intended for children 6 months and up. They have a plastic base with suction cups on the bottom, a back/arm support and a toy tray. "Lexibook" is stamped on the back/arm support. "Made in China" and "2014 Lexibook Limited IT028/IT029 SN: 1407/VA09" are stamped on the bottom of the base. They were sold in a variety of colors.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby bath seats and contact the online retailer where it was purchased for return instructions and to receive a full refund, or a refund in the form of a store credit or gift card, depending on the online retailer. All known purchasers will be contacted directly about the recall.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.