Bumbo International

Bumbo International Takes Action to Strengthen, Update Instructions and Packaging for Canadian Consumers

noemail@bumbosafety.com — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 16:00:00 GMT

No Need for Consumers to Return Bumbo Baby Seats, Just Follow New Instructions CALGARY, AB, October 27, 2007 - Bumbo™ International (www.bumbo.co.za), manufacturer of the popular Bumbo Baby Sitter, today announced it is temporarily removing the popular Bumbo Baby Sitter from store shelves to update the instructions and packaging. The Bumbo Baby Seat can safely be used on a flat ground-level surface. It is not defective and does not need to be returned. No refunds are being offered. The action, taken in cooperation with Health Canada, strengthens the wording of the instructions to emphasize that the Bumbo Baby Seat should never be used on any elevated surface such as a table, countertop or chair because children can get out of the seat, fall and get hurt. Reports have been received of children being seriously injured after falling out of chairs placed on elevated surfaces. In addition to warnings currently present on the outer box and on the chair itself, the new instructions will...

Bumbo International Issues Clarification on Recall

noemail@bumbosafety.com — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:00:00 GMT

No Need for Parents to Return Product, Just Follow New Warnings

HOUSTON, October 26, 2007 - Bumbo International (www.bumboseat.com) is hoping to clear up confusion about this week's recall announcement. The recall has to do only with the warnings, instructions and packaging of the Bumbo Baby Seat. The product itself is not defective and does not need to be returned. No refunds are being offered.

"When people hear the word "recall," they assume they should take the product back, but in this case the Bumbo Baby Seat is fine but the warnings, instructions and packaging need to be updated," said Mark Buchanan a representative of Bumbo International. "We are getting the word out that parents should never use the Bumbo Baby Seat on an elevated surface, but the product can be used safely on the floor with a parent or guardian nearby."

Bumbo International, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, temporarily removed the Bumbo Baby Seat from store shelves earlier this week to update the warnings, instructions and packaging. Consumers who own a Bumbo Baby Seat can download updates or order them online at www.bumbosafety.com.

First introduced in 2003, the Bumbo Baby Seat has been enjoyed by more than two million families around the world. When used on a flat ground-level surface with a parent or guardian nearby, the Bumbo Seat provides a safe, comfortable environment, enabling babies to sit up and interact with their surroundings in ways they never could before.

About Bumbo International

Bumbo International, based in South Africa, designed and manufactures the Bumbo Baby Sitter, a new concept in infant chairs that enables babies to sit upright as soon as they have head control. Perfect for babies as young as three months and up to approximately 22 pounds, the Bumbo Seat has won numerous design awards. For more information, visit www.bumbobabyseat.com.

Bumbo International Encourages Consumers to Order Updated Warning Labels and Instructions

noemail@bumbosafety.com — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:00:00 GMT

In Partnership With Consumer Product Safety Commission, Company Strengthens Warnings Against Use of Bumbo Baby Seat on Elevated Surfaces HOUSTON, October 25, 2007 - Bumbo™ International today announced it is voluntarily removing the popular Bumbo Baby Sitter from store shelves temporarily to update warnings and instructions. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Bumbo International is also making available new warning label stickers and instructions free of charge. Anyone wishing to order new warning label stickers and instructions for their Bumbo Baby Seat should visit www.bumbosafety.com. Concerns about improper use of the Bumbo Baby Seat surfaced following several reports of injuries. In response, Bumbo International is strengthening the warning to emphasize the dangers of using the Bumbo Baby Seat on any elevated surface. The new, updated warning will read: WARNING - Prevent Falls; Never use on any elevated surface. Never use on a raised...

Serious Head Injuries Prompt Recall of Bumbo Baby Sitter Seats New Warnings and Instructions to Be Provided To Consumers

noemail@bumbosafety.com — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Name of product: Bumbo Baby Sitter Seats Units: About 1 million Manufacturer: Bumbo International, of South Africa Hazard: 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. Incidents/Injuries: CPSC has received 28 reports of young children falling out of the Bumbo Baby Sitter seat, including three skull fractures, which occurred when children fell out of chairs that had been placed on tables. 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...

Bumbo Baby Seat Fact Sheet

noemail@bumbosafety.com — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT

The Bumbo™ Baby Seat was introduced in 2002.

The Bumbo Baby Seat is used or has been used by more than one million families in the U.S. and about two million around the world.

The award-winning design of the Bumbo Baby Seat enables babies to sit upright by themselves much earlier in their development.

Bumbo Baby Seats are suitable for babies as soon as they can support their own heads unaided until they are physically developed enough to get out of the seat.

Bumbo Baby Seat has a favorable orthopedic effect that is important to assist in the correct spinal development of an infant.

The Bumbo Seat's key feature is that it places your baby's bottom at a lower level than the leg openings. This provides provides the lumbar region of the spine with proper support and the baby's hip and knee joints enjoy increased flexibility, which has the benefit of decreasing stress on the baby's spine.

The Bumbo Baby Seat is made of environmentally friendly low-density polyurethane foam, which provides a hygienic non-toxic coating that wipes clean in seconds.

The Bumbo Baby Seat is lightweight (about 3 pounds) so it can easily go where the family goes.

The Bumbo Baby Seat is soft and comfortable for your baby and its front support keeps your baby from sliding forward.

The Bumbo Baby Seat does not require any difficult or uncomfortable straps or fasteners that restrict a baby’s movement. Because some babies will be able to move out of the Bumbo Baby Seat, it’s important for parents not to leave the baby unattended.

The Bumbo Baby Seat meets U.S. and international consumer safety standards.

For more information on the Bumbo Baby Seat, go to www.bumboseat.com.

Background on the Bumbo Baby Seat

noemail@bumbosafety.com — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 01:00:00 GMT

About the Bumbo Baby Seat

Introduced in 2002 and used by more than one million families around the world, the Bumbo™ Baby Seat is a snug and cozy environment for your baby. Designed and manufactured by Bumbo International, the seat was designed with a baby's posture in mind. Because the seat is lower than the leg openings, the lumbar region of the spine gets proper support. The Bumbo Baby Seat also helps in proper development of the spine, takes pressure off the hip and knee joints and puts less stress on the spine.

The award-winning design of the Bumbo Baby Seat enables babies to sit upright by themselves much earlier in their development. This revolutionary infant chair is uniquely designed according to the baby’s posture to ensure maximum interaction and enjoyable communication with your child.

Bumbo Baby Seats are suitable for babies from as young as six weeks (or as soon as they can support their own heads unaided) to an age of approximately 12 to 14 months or about 22 pounds.

This Bumbo Baby Seat is manufactured to the highest safety standards from low-density foam material, which makes it lightweight and portable. It is soft and comfortable for the baby, safe, hygienic and nontoxic. The integral outer skin of the material is durable and easy to clean.

To download a high resolution photo of the Bumbo Baby Seat, click here.

For more information on the Bumbo Baby Seat, go to www.bumboseat.com.

Bumbo Baby Seat Safety Q&A

noemail@bumbosafety.com — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 01:00:00 GMT

What have you announced? Some families have been using the Bumbo™ Baby Seat on elevated surfaces, which is an unsafe use of the product because children can get out of the seat, fall and get hurt. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the manufacturers of the Bumbo Baby Seat have agreed to make available new warning label stickers and instructions. If you would like to order new warning label stickers and instructions, please click here. Additionally, we have temporarily removed the Bumbo Baby Seat from store shelves until the product packaging can be updated. Are Bumbo Baby Seats being recalled? Technically, this is a recall, but the Bumbo Baby Seat itself is perfectly safe when used properly and does not need to be returned. Instead, we are updating the warning labels and instructions to emphasize how important it is to NEVER USE THE BUMBO BABY SEAT ON ANY ELEVATED SURFACE. If you would like to order new warning label stickers and instructions, please...