17778 - Bumbo Baby Seat

Product Description: Bumbo Baby Seats

The bottom of the Bumbo 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 various colors. The seat has leg holes and the seat back 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 has several warnings and seats manufactured since 2008 have an additional label on the front of the seat warning against use on raised surfaces.

Manufactured in: South Africa

Date Recall Posted: August 14, 2012

UPCs:

UPC	Description
00000008-32223-00001-3	BUMBO BABY SEAT - BLUE
00000008-32223-00003-7	BUMBO BABY SEAT - LIME
00000008-32223-00004-4	BUMBO BABY SEAT - AQUA
00000008-32223-00028-0	BUMBO BABY SEAT
00000008-32223-00046-4	BUMBO BABY SEAT - BLUE

Summary of Recall: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard: Babies can maneuver out of or fall from the Bumbo seat, posing a risk of serious injuries.

What You Should Do: 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.recall.BumboUSA.com.

Consumer Contact Information: Order the free repair kit by visiting www.recall.BumboUSA.com or calling (866) 898-4999 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. CT on Friday. Do not return the Bumbo seat to retailers as they will not be able to provide the repair kit.