ONTHEWEI Baby Bath Seats Recalled Over Tip-Over Hazard
Owners of model MY002 bath seats should stop using them immediately due to a failure to meet federal safety standards.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Babies
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 2,140 ONTHEWEI infant bath seats because they are unstable and pose a tip-over hazard. The seats, which were sold on Amazon in April 2026, fail to meet mandatory federal safety requirements for infant bath products.
Why it matters
Bath seats must meet strict stability standards to prevent infants from tipping over during routine care. This recall was issued to protect children from potential falls caused by product instability.
The recall affects 2,140 model MY002 baby bath seats manufactured on January 10, 2026. The seats retailed for between $40 and $50 before the recall was announced.
The players
Consumer Product Safety Commission
This federal agency protects the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with thousands of consumer products.
Hubei Youhong Trading Co.
The China-based manufacturer responsible for the production and distribution of the recalled model MY002 bath seats.
The details
The ONTHEWEI bath seats feature detachable restraint arms and suction cups on the underside. Despite these components, the design fails to maintain stability in a wet environment, increasing the risk that the seat may tip over during use. Users should immediately cease use of the product to prevent accidental falls.
Timeline
January 10, 2026: The seats were manufactured.
April 2026: The products were sold on Amazon.
October 8, 2026: The official product recall was announced.
The Home Front
Regulatory bodies frequently pull baby products from the market when they fail to meet CPSC mandatory safety standards for infant bath seats. This action ensures that manufacturers remain accountable for basic stability requirements essential for infant equipment.
If you purchased a bath seat from Amazon in April 2026, check the label for model number MY002 and the manufacturing date of January 10, 2026. If your product matches these details, stop using the seat and contact Hubei Youhong Trading Co. to arrange for a refund.
The takeaway
Product recalls are vital for addressing design flaws like instability that might not be immediately obvious during normal use. Always verify your baby gear against official CPSC notices and reach out to the manufacturer for refunds when a specific model, such as the MY002, is flagged.
Further reading
Find more guidance on keeping your nursery safe in our Babies section.
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