Dream On Me Recalls Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard

Recalled December 6, 2012 · CPSC recall 13061 · Dream On Me

Dream on Me Baby Baths Seats (model 253)

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.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 50,000

Incidents / injuries

CPSC and Dream On Me have received five reports involving these bath seats, including a report of a near drowning involving a 12-month-old baby girl. The baby did not require medical treatment.

Description

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 to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled bath seats immediately and contact Dream On Me to receive a free replacement bath tub.

Contact

Dream On Me toll-free at (877) 201-4317 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.dreamonme.com and click on Recalls for more information.

Product

Dream On Me Bath Seats

Imported by

Dream On Me Inc., of South Plainfield, N.J.

Retailers

Small retail stores and online retailers including Amazon.com and Wayfair.com from July 2012 through September 2012 for between $25 and $40.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →