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Baby Bath Stand sold on Wish safety warning over a drowning risk
Product Safety Report for Baby Bath Stand presenting a serious risk of drowning.
Stop using it in or near water.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
Baby Bath Stand sold on Wish could fail in water.
- Stop using it in or near water.
- Always stay within arm’s reach of a child in water.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Drowning is fast and silent. Bath seats, inflatables and swim aids can give a false sense of security.
Getting your money back
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2512-0184). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Baby Bath Stand presenting a serious risk of drowning.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of drowning as the product failed to provide adequate and complete support surrounding the child and therefore could result in the child slipping down or out of the seat. The product also did not have a crotch restraint connected to both the sitting surface and the child support.
The product was not marked, or accompanied, with relevant information, warnings, to enable consumers to assess and take precautions against the drowning risks posed by the product.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).
Advice to consumers
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2512-0184
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Pink baby bath stand with non-slip pad.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Baby Bath Stand sold on Wish been reported?
Baby Bath Stand sold on Wish could fail in water. Drowning is fast and silent. Bath seats, inflatables and swim aids can give a false sense of security.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it in or near water. Always stay within arm’s reach of a child in water.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
Where was Baby Bath Stand sold on Wish sold?
The notice names Wish. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
