Product recallOPSS
Babyway Baby Bath Seat recalled over a drowning risk
Product recall for Babyway baby bath seat sold via Boots, Amazon and eBay presenting a risk of drowning.
Stop using it in or near water.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Babyway Baby Bath Seat
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 5017353504739
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- PM2460
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 59-11-176
What to do now
The hazard with Babyway Baby Bath Seat is drowning: it may not keep someone afloat or safe in water.
- Stop using it in or near water.
- Always stay within arm’s reach of a child in water.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Babyway.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Drowning is fast and silent. Bath seats, inflatables and swim aids can give a false sense of security.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2206-0367). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Babyway baby bath seat sold via Boots, Amazon and eBay presenting a risk of drowning.
The risk
The product has been identified as presenting a risk of drowning as it does not meet the minimum safety requirements.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users. (See below for more information)
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. Further information on how to engage with the recall is available via the following link: https://www.boots.com/floating-editorial/customer-services/product-recall
The listing has also been removed by the online marketplaces Amazon and eBay.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2206-0367
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Plastic baby bath seat for 6-12 months mainly white with blue decorative markings on the support/retaining bar. Designed for use in an adult bath with 4 suction pads. Supplied in grey, white and orange cardboard packaging with Babyway branding.
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Questions
Why has Babyway Baby Bath Seat been recalled?
The hazard with Babyway Baby Bath Seat is drowning: it may not keep someone afloat or safe 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?
Compare the barcode, model and item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the 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?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
Where was Babyway Baby Bath Seat sold?
The notice names Amazon, eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
