Summer Infant has recalled approximately 2 million Mother's Touch and Deluxe Baby Bathers because the folding wire frame can suddenly detach from the side hinges. This defect has caused seven reported incidents in the U.S., including five infants who suffered head injuries. Among these injuries were four skull fractures in babies between two weeks and two months old, one of which required intensive care for brain bleeding. The bathers were sold at mass merchandise stores and online from September 2004 through November 2011 for between $15 and $30.
If a parent lifts or carries the bather while an infant is inside, the wire frame can pop out of its side hinge, causing the baby to fall out. This poses a severe risk of falls and traumatic head injuries to infants who are not yet able to support themselves.
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.
Side hinges have five rivets
Bathers manufactured since July 2007 include the warning "Never lift or carry the bather with infant in it."
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