Approximately 4 million Bumbo Baby Seats are being recalled for repair following reports of infants falling from the seats. These molded foam seats were sold in various colors at major retailers like Target, Walmart, and Sears between August 2003 and August 2012. Bumbo International has received at least 50 reports of babies falling from the seats when used on raised surfaces, resulting in 19 skull fractures. Additionally, 34 reports were received of infants falling or maneuvering out of seats used on the floor, causing two more skull fractures and various minor injuries. Consumers are urged to stop using the seat and obtain a free repair kit that adds a safety restraint belt.
Babies can maneuver out of the seat or fall from it, especially when placed on raised surfaces like tables or counters. This can lead to serious head injuries, including skull fractures, when the child impacts the floor.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product until they order and install a free repair kit, which includes: a restraint belt with a warning label, installation instructions, safe use instructions and a new warning sticker. The belt should always be used when a child is placed in the seat. Even with the belt, the seat should never be used on any raised surface. Consumers should also immediately stop using Bumbo seat covers that interfere with the installation and use of the belt. A video demonstrating proper installation of the restraint belt and proper use of the Bumbo seat are available at www.BumboUSA.com
Bumbo seat with restraint belt repair (side view and top view)
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response