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"2-In-1 Fold-Away Tub and Step Stools" — recall 03085

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2003-02-27

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
03085
Date of alert
2003-02-27
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
The First Years Inc., of Avon, Mass.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: These "2-In-1 Fold-Away Tub and Step Stools," have model number 3141 written on the underside of the base. The product is a folding baby bathtub that can be used as a step stool for an older child. In the step stool position, the top of the turquoise lid has raised lettering stating "the first years" followed near the bottom of the lid with the two statements, "MAXIMUM LOAD/POIDS MAXIMUM: 200lbs/90kg" and "USE ONLY ON A LEVEL SURFACE. N'UTILISER QUE SUR UNE SURFACE PLANE." In the bathtub position, the seat back has a purple pad. The base and footrest are both white. Also, on the underside of the base is a tiny raised clock showing the year of manufacture of the product (i.e., "9?9") surrounded by the numbers of the clock. Only products bearing date codes 1999 and 2000 ("9?9" or "0?0") are included in this program. Hazards: When used as a tub, babies' body parts can be pinched if the product's footrest is not fully extended, so that it clicks into place firmly.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-The-First-Years-Inc-Announce-New-Safety-I

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