Warning
Steamist Recalls Wall-Mounted Tilt-Up Bath & Shower Seats Due to Fall and Laceration Hazards
Injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using this product immediately.
Source: CPSC
WarningRecall #24086
Steamist Recalls Wall-Mounted Tilt-Up Bath & Shower Seats Due to Fall and Laceration Hazards
Steamist Inc., of East Rutherford, New Jersey · Tilt-Up Bath & Shower Seats
Product Description
This recall involves wall-mounted, folding shower seats made of teak wood slats joined together by support rods that extend from two wall-mounting brackets. The recalled Tilt-Up Bath & Shower Seats have model numbers SBS-101BN, SBS-101PN, SBS-101PC or SBS-101ORB and have brushed nickel, polished nickel, polished chrome or oil-rubbed bronze finishes on the support rods and bracket covers. The recalled Tilt-Up Bath & Shower Seats measure 20 inches wide by 13 inches deep.
Hazard
The wall mounting bracket and seat rods supporting the Tilt-Up Bath & Shower Seat can corrode and break, posing fall and laceration hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower seats and contact Steamist to determine if their product is included in the recall and for instructions for how to participate in the recall.
Refund
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 62 reports of the shower seats breaking, including 4 reports of injuries.
411 Press Analysis
The firm has received 62 reports of the shower seats breaking, including 4 reports of injuries. The CPSC has recalled about 3,900 (in addition, about 733 were sold in canada and about 126 were sold in mexico) of Tilt-Up Bath & Shower Seats, manufactured by Steamist Inc., of East Rutherford, New Jersey. The recall was announced on January 18, 2024. The wall mounting bracket and seat rods supporting the Tilt-Up Bath & Shower Seat can corrode and break, posing fall and laceration hazards. Consumers should discontinue use and obtain a full refund. The manufacturer has confirmed the recall and is providing remedy options to affected purchasers. Report any incidents involving this product to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov.
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