Bath Seat Recall for Tilt-Up Bath & Shower Seats
Steamist Inc. has recently announced a bath seat recall for its Tilt-Up Bath & Shower Seats, citing significant safety concerns. The recall, affecting numerous units sold in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, addresses the risk of falls and lacerations due to corrosion and breakage of critical components.
Recall Date: January 18, 2024
Product Description
This recall targets the Tilt-Up Bath & Shower Seats, known for their wall-mounted, folding design. Made of teak wood slats connected by support rods, these seats are distinctive for their brushed nickel, polished nickel, polished chrome, or oil-rubbed bronze finishes on the rods and bracket covers. The products are identifiable by model numbers SBS-101BN, SBS-101PN, SBS-101PC, or SBS-101ORB, measuring 20 inches in width and 13 inches in depth.
Sales Information
Approximately 3,900 units have been sold in the United States, with an additional 733 in Canada and 126 in Mexico. These shower seats were available at specialty plumbing supply outlets from June 2009 to February 2015, retailing between $490 and $660.
Safety Hazard Identified
The key concern triggering this recall is the potential corrosion and breakage of the seat’s wall mounting bracket and support rods. This defect poses significant risks of falls and lacerations to users.
Recall Remedy and Consumer Action
Consumers are advised to immediately cease using the affected shower seats. Steamist is offering a refund as a remedy. Customers should contact Steamist directly at 866-968-2250, via email at recall@steamist.com, or visit www.steamist.com/recall-notices for verification of their product’s inclusion in the recall and for refund instructions.
Manufacturing Details
The recalled Tilt-Up Bath & Shower Seats were manufactured in China and imported by Steamist Inc., based in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Incident Reports
To date, there have been 62 reports of the shower seats breaking. Notably, four of these incidents resulted in injuries.
Bath Seat Recall Number
24-086
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