Table of contents
- Latest Beaba Baby Food Maker Lawsuit Updates
- May 15, 2019: CPSC and Health Canada Announce the Recall
- Who May Be Affected?
- Reported Injuries or Damages
- Recall and Regulatory Background
- Evidence to Preserve
- Filing Deadlines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Was the Beaba Babycook Neo Recalled?
- How Should I Treat a Cut from Broken Glass?
- Where Was the Beaba Babycook Neo Sold?
- Does the Recall Cover Babycook Neo Units Bought in Canada?
- References
The Beaba Babycook Neo steam cooker and blender has a glass bowl that can break and cause cuts. Beaba SAS and Beaba USA recalled about 5,000 units in the United States on May 15, 2019.
The CPSC and Health Canada announced the recall together. The company received about 300 reports of the bowl shattering, including three minor injuries. Owners should stop using the bowl and ask Beaba for a free replacement.
The recall covers the Midnight and Cloud models, sold from July 2018 through February 2019. No lawsuit, class action or MDL has been filed over the Babycook Neo.
Lawsuit at a glance
- Case or litigation name: No lawsuit filed (CPSC recall 19-122)
- Defendants: None named
- Court and docket number, when available: No filed case
- MDL number, judge, and case count, when an MDL exists: No MDL
- Filing date: No filing yet
- Main allegations: No lawsuit allegations; the recall notice says the glass bowl can break, posing a laceration hazard
- Products or people involved: Beaba Babycook Neo Midnight (reference number 912645) and Cloud (912646), sold July 2018 through February 2019
Latest Beaba Baby Food Maker Lawsuit Updates
May 15, 2019: CPSC and Health Canada Announce the Recall
The CPSC announced recall 19-122. The importer and maker of the Babycook Neo recalled about 5,000 units sold in the U.S. because the glass bowl can break [1]. Health Canada announced a joint recall the same day, covering about 650 in Canada [2].Who May Be Affected?
Owners of a Babycook Neo Midnight or Cloud who used the detachable glass bowl may be affected. The recall covers units sold from July 2018 through February 2019. The reference number is 912645 for the Midnight and 912646 for the Cloud. Health Canada says the bowl may shatter on its own. Anyone standing nearby could also be cut. Whether a hurt owner has a legal claim depends on the facts of the case. Only an individual legal review can say.Think you may qualify?
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Reported Injuries or Damages
The CPSC notice says Beaba received about 300 U.S. reports of the glass bowl shattering. Three of those reports involved minor injuries. Health Canada says the company received 18 reports in Canada as of May 8, 2019. None of the Canadian reports involved an injury. These are company reports to regulators, not allegations in a complaint. They do not show that the bowl caused every incident. For a cut, MedlinePlus advises direct pressure to stop the bleeding. It says to call 911 or the local emergency number if bleeding is severe or cannot be stopped after 10 minutes of pressure [3].Recall and Regulatory Background
The recall covers the Babycook Neo Midnight and Cloud models. The notice warns the glass bowl may spontaneously shatter, posing a laceration hazard. Beaba offers a free replacement bowl. You can reach Beaba toll free at 855-602-3222, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. A recall does not by itself establish liability. No court case or MDL names the Babycook Neo.Evidence to Preserve
If a Babycook Neo bowl broke or hurt someone, keep everything connected to the event. These items help show what happened:- The broken bowl and all of its pieces, kept safely away from children
- The base unit and the reference number on the bottom of the bowl, 912645 or 912646
- Photographs of the damage and of any injury
- The receipt, order confirmation or card statement showing where and when it was bought
- Any recall correspondence with Beaba
- Medical records and bills for any cut treatment
Filing Deadlines
Filing deadlines are set by state law and vary with where you live. The date of the injury can also change how much time you have. Once a state deadline passes, a claim for a cut from the bowl may be barred. Talk to a lawyer promptly if a broken bowl hurt you, so you know which deadline applies.Frequently Asked Questions
Was the Beaba Babycook Neo Recalled?
Yes, the Beaba Babycook Neo was recalled in both the United States and Canada. Health Canada filed its joint notice as RA-69904, and CPSC labels the action a Fast Track Recall.How Should I Treat a Cut from Broken Glass?
To treat a minor cut from broken glass, wash your hands, then wash the cut with mild soap and water. Press firmly to stop bleeding, then apply antibacterial ointment and a clean bandage. See a provider if the wound is deep.Where Was the Beaba Babycook Neo Sold?
The Beaba Babycook Neo was sold at stores including BeabaUsa.com, Buy Buy Baby, Williams Sonoma, Indigo, Albee Baby, Bed Bath & Beyond and other children’s stores nationwide and online, for between $200 and $250.Does the Recall Cover Babycook Neo Units Bought in Canada?
The recall covers Babycook Neo units bought in Canada. Health Canada says all units purchased prior to February 2019 are affected. Canadian owners can report an incident through the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Beaba-Recalls-Baby-Food-Steam-Cooker-Blenders-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard
- https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/beaba-babycook-neo-recalled-due-glass-bowl-breakage
- https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000043.htm