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Elephant Baby Bath Seat safety warning over a drowning risk
Product Safety Report for Elephant Baby Bath Seat presenting a serious risk of drowning.
Stop using it in or near water.
What to do now
Elephant Baby Bath Seat could contribute to drowning.
- Stop using it in or near water.
- Always stay within arm’s reach of a child in water.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- 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
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.
If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2512-0112). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Elephant Baby Bath Seat 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 (Vicedeal).
Advice to consumers
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Vicedeal).
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2512-0112
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Grey elephant design baby bath seat.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Elephant Baby Bath Seat been reported?
Elephant Baby Bath Seat could contribute to drowning. 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?
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
