Bumbo Baby Seats from 2008 onward are recalled due to fall risk. Babies can fall from the seat, causing serious injury. Consumers must stop using until repair kit is installed.
Babies can maneuver out of or fall from the Bumbo seat, posing a risk of serious injuries.
Bumbo Baby Seats made since 2008 are being recalled because babies can fall from the seat, risking serious injury. The recall requires stopping use until a free repair kit is installed with a new restraint belt and proper installation instructions.
The seat's design allows babies to maneuver out or fall from it, especially when not properly secured with the restraint belt. Even with the belt, the seat must never be used on raised surfaces to prevent falls.
Parents or caregivers who own Bumbo Baby Seats made since 2008 are most at risk. Children under age 2 using the seat without proper restraint are particularly vulnerable.
Look for Bumbo Baby Seats with the word "Bumbo" and an elephant image on the front. Seats manufactured since 2008 have a label warning against use on raised surfaces.
Immediately stop using the Bumbo seat until the repair kit is installed.
Order and install the free repair kit, which includes a restraint belt with warning labels and installation instructions.
Always use the new restraint belt when placing a child in the seat to prevent falls.
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.BumboUSA.com
Babies can fall from the seat, posing a risk of serious injury. The seat's design allows babies to maneuver out or fall without proper restraint.
Yes, you must stop using the seat until the repair kit is installed with the new restraint belt.
No, the seat should never be used on any raised surface, even with the restraint belt.
The repair kit is free and available at www.BumboUSA.com for installation.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bumbo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1112 — Bumbo Bumbo Baby Seats Hello, I own a Bumbo Baby Seats that is covered by recall 1112 from Bumbo. The official recall notice states: 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.BumboUSA.com I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
