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Product name Bumbo Baby Seats
Description The bottom of the Bumbo 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 various colors. The seat has leg holes and the seat back wraps completely around the child. On the front of the seat in raised lettering is the word "Bumbo" with the image of an elephant on top. The bottom of the seat has the following words: "Manufactured by Bumbo South Africa Material: Polyurethane World Patent No. PCT: ZA/1999/00030." The back of the seat has several warnings and seats manufactured since 2008 have an additional label on the front of the seat warning against use on raised surfaces. 
Problem Babies can maneuver out of or fall from the Bumbo seat, posing a risk of serious injuries. 
Distribution Sears, Target, Toys R Us (including Babies R Us), USA Babies, Walmart, and various other toy and children's stores nationwide, and various online sellers, from for between $30 and $50. 
Company BumboUSA 866-898-4999; website www.recall.BumboUSA.com 
Dates sold August 2003 through August 2012 
Date posted 08/16/2012 
Additional information For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission news release at www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12247.html 
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