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Date
October 2007
The back of the seat contains the following "WARNING" - "Never use on a raised surface. Never use as a car seat or bath seat. Designed for floor level use only. Never leave your baby unattended as the seat is not designed to be totally restrictive and may not prevent release of your baby in the event of vigorous movement."
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in the U.S. has received 28 reports of young children falling out of the BumboTM Baby Sitter seat, including three skull fractures, which occurred when children fell out of chairs that had been placed on tables.
For further details, see the following press releases by BumboTM International;
BumboTM International Takes Action to Strengthen, Update Instructions and Packaging for Canadian Consumers
BumboTM International Issues Clarification on "Recall"
BumboTM International Encourages Consumers to Order Updated Warning Labels and Instructions
Consumers may contact BumboTM International at (877) 932-8626 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.bumbosafety.com
Bumbo International, of South Africa
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October 2007
Product Name
BumboTM "Baby Sitter" SeatsFull Product Description
The bottom of the children's seat is round and flat with a diameter of about 15 inches. It is constructed of a single piece of molded foam and comes in yellow, blue, purple, pink, aqua, and lime green. The seat has leg holes and seat back that wraps completely around the child. On the front of the seat in raised lettering is the word "Bumbo" with the image of an elephant on top. The bottom of the seat has the following words: "Manufactured by Bumbo South Africa Material: Polyurethane World Patent No. PCT: ZA/1999/00030."The back of the seat contains the following "WARNING" - "Never use on a raised surface. Never use as a car seat or bath seat. Designed for floor level use only. Never leave your baby unattended as the seat is not designed to be totally restrictive and may not prevent release of your baby in the event of vigorous movement."
Hazard Identified
If the seat is placed on a table, countertop, chair, or other elevated surface, young children can arch their backs, flip out of the Bumbo seat, and fall onto the floor, posing a risk of serious head injuries.The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in the U.S. has received 28 reports of young children falling out of the BumboTM Baby Sitter seat, including three skull fractures, which occurred when children fell out of chairs that had been placed on tables.
Corrective Action
Never use the infant seat on a table, countertop, chair, or other elevated surface. To obtain new warning label information and instructions, please visit: http://www.bumbosafety.com/canada/ The new warning label/information will state: "WARNING - Prevent Falls; Never use on any elevated surface." Consumers should use the Bumbo seat at ground level, but should never leave a child unattended.For further details, see the following press releases by BumboTM International;
BumboTM International Takes Action to Strengthen, Update Instructions and Packaging for Canadian Consumers
BumboTM International Issues Clarification on "Recall"
BumboTM International Encourages Consumers to Order Updated Warning Labels and Instructions
Consumers may contact BumboTM International at (877) 932-8626 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.bumbosafety.com
Number Sold
More than two million Bumbo Seats have been sold worldwide since the product was introduced in 2003.Time Period Sold
Sold by Toys R Us, Babies R Us as well as other independent retailers in Canada from August 2003 through October 2007 for approx. $59.99 Canadian.Companies
ManufacturerBumbo International, of South Africa
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