Mother's Touch/Deluxe Baby Bathers
Published August 29, 2012
Summary
CPSC records recall 12262, published August 29, 2012. Recalling firm: Summer Infant Inc., of Woonsocket, R.I.; Reported units: About 2 million in the United States and an additional 65,000 in Canada.
What's the hazard
When the bather is lifted and/or carried with an infant in it, its folding wire frame can suddenly disengage from the side hinge, dropping the baby out of the bather, posing a fall hazard and a risk of serious head injury to infants.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the bathers and contact Summer Infant for a free repair kit that includes a locking strap and instructions. Note: Even with the new locking strap installed, the baby bather product should never be used to lift and carry an infant.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Summer Infant Inc., of Woonsocket, R.I.
- Manufacturer
- Summer Infant Inc., of Woonsocket, R.I.
- Distributor
- Mass merchandise stores nationwide and on the Web from September 2004 through November 2011 for between $15 and $30.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Mother's Touch/Deluxe Baby Bathers recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 12262 on August 29, 2012. Reported hazard: When the bather is lifted and/or carried with an infant in it, its folding wire frame can suddenly disengage from the side hinge, dropping the baby out of the bather, posing a fall hazard and a risk of serious head injury to infants.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the bathers and contact Summer Infant for a free repair kit that includes a locking strap and instructions. Note: Even with the new locking strap installed, the baby bather product should never be used to lift and carry an infant.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Summer Infant Inc., of Woonsocket, R.I..