Baby Seats Recalled for Repair by Bumbo International Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1112.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1112.
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
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1112.
Order the free repair kit by visiting www.recall.BumboUSA.com or calling (866) 898-4999 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. CT on Friday. Do not return the Bumbo seat to retailers as they will not be able to provide the repair kit.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a children's products recall: Baby Seats Recalled for Repair by Bumbo International Due to Fall Hazard. The notice was published on August 15, 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 4 units are potentially affected.