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Infant Bath Tub Seat sold on eBay safety warning over a drowning risk
Product Safety Report for Infant Bath Tub Seat presenting a serious risk of drowning.
Stop using it in or near water.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Infant Bath Tub Seat sold on eBay
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 325331246795
What to do now
The hazard with Infant Bath Tub Seat sold on eBay 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.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- 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
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2511-0069). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Infant Bath Tub Seat presenting a serious risk of drowning.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of drowning as it does not have a crotch restraint. Without a restraint, the infant may be inadequately supported and could slip down into the water during use. Improvements are also required to the product labelling, markings and warnings.
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 (eBay).
Advice to consumers
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and to contact the distributor for redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2511-0069
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Blue bathtub seat support for infants.
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Questions
Why has Infant Bath Tub Seat sold on eBay been reported?
The hazard with Infant Bath Tub Seat sold on eBay 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 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 seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
Where was Infant Bath Tub Seat sold on eBay sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
