CPSC recall 03085
2-In-1 Fold-Away Tub and Step Stools
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-05-21
On 2025-05-21 the CPSC announced a recall of 2-In-1 Fold-Away Tub and Step Stools by The First Years, citing when used as a tub, babies' body parts can be pinched if the product's footrest is not fully extended, so that it clicks into place firmly.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03085 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2003-02-27 |
| Published | 2025-05-21 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | The First Years |
| Distribution | US |
Product
2-In-1 Fold-Away Tub and Step Stools | These "2-In-1 Fold-Away Tub and Step Stools," have model number 3141 written on the underside of the base. The product is a folding baby bathtub that can be used as a step stool for an older child. In the step stool position, the top of the turquoise lid has raised lettering stating "the first years" followed near the bottom of the lid with the two statements, "MAXIMUM LOAD/POIDS MAXIMUM: 200lbs/90kg" and "USE ONLY ON A LEVEL SURFACE. N'UTILISER QUE SUR UNE SURFACE PLANE." In the bathtub position, the seat back has a purple pad. The base and footrest are both white. Also, on the underside of the base is a tiny raised clock showing the year of manufacture of the product (i.e., "9?9") surrounded by the numbers of the clock. Only products bearing date codes 1999 and 2000 ("9?9" or "0?0") are included in this program.
Reason
When used as a tub, babies' body parts can be pinched if the product's footrest is not fully extended, so that it clicks into place firmly.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-The-First-Years-Inc-Announce-New-Safety-Instructions-to-Prevent-Injuries-for-Combo-Baby-TubsStep-Stools-
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