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What’s the Problem?
On November 6, 2025, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of about 7,800 Napei collapsible infant bath tubs sold through Amazon by the Sefon Store. The hazard stemmed from the built-in thermometer that contains button-cell batteries accessible to children, which can be swallowed and cause internal chemical burns—or death—if ingested. [1]
The recalled product was sold between July 2025 and September 2025 for approximately \$35, and regulators noted that the tub design violates the mandatory safety standard for consumer products containing button or coin batteries. [2]
Latest Updates
- November 6, 2025 – CPSC issues the recall notice for Napei infant bath tubs, citing the ingestion hazard caused by accessible button-cell batteries. [1]
- November 7, 2025 – Consumer Reports flags the hazard and publishes guidance urging parents to stop using the tub immediately and initiate the free replacement process. [2]
- November 8, 2025 – Academic databases note the recall and include the product in infant-safety hazard tracking lists, highlighting the chemical-burn risk of swallowed button batteries. [3]
Product & Usage Overview
The affected product is the Napei collapsible infant bath tub, model number “Baby Bathtub – 0823,” made of plastic with a printed star-cushion insert, a built-in thermometer, and a rubber star-shaped drain plug. [1]
What makes this recall unusual is that it involves accessibility of built-in button-cell or coin batteries—lithium power sources that have long been recognized by the medical community as a silent hazard when swallowed by children, potentially causing internal burns in as little as two hours. [2]
Although no injuries have been officially reported in connection with this recall, prompt action is essential because the ingestion hazard presents acute and irreversible medical harm. [5]
Injuries & Side Effects
- Ingestion hazard: If a child swallows a button‐cell battery, serious internal chemical burns can occur, potentially causing esophageal perforation, airway obstruction or death.
- Latency risk: Battery ingestion often lacks immediate symptoms, meaning the danger can remain unnoticed until serious damage occurs.
- Near-miss scenarios: Even without ingestion, a parent’s delayed response or unmonitored use could lead to an incident demanding emergency medical intervention; early detection and prompt removal of batteries are critical.
Do You Qualify for an Infant Bath Tub Recall Lawsuit?
While there is no known litigation filed exclusively for this recall as of now, you should still discuss your situation if these conditions apply:
- You purchased or used a Napei collapsible infant bath tub, model “Baby Bathtub – 0823,” during the recall period (July 2025 to September 2025). [1]
- You were unable to secure or remove the removable battery compartment, or you observed damage to the unit and suffered any injury or complication caused by battery access.
- You have proof of purchase, shipping tracking from Amazon, model label photograph or product image, and retained the bath tub (or its label/box) showing identifying details.
- You are within your state’s statute of limitations (often one to three years from discovery of harm). Early consultation helps preserve your rights.
Evidence You Should Gather
- Order receipt or Amazon invoicing showing date, product name, model number and purchase price.
- Photographs of the bath tub, especially showing label/model identification and battery compartment location.
- Medical records, emergency care reports, or physician notes if any ingestion or battery‐related injury occurred.
- Any email communication to Sefon Store or recall registration used to initiate the battery compartment replacement.
Damages You Can Recover
- Medical expenses – emergency room visits, surgery, hospital stays, diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation.
- Lost income – if the caregiver or parent missed work because of child’s injury or required long-term care.
- Pain and suffering – physical injury, emotional trauma, long-term risk or monitoring resulting from battery ingestion.
- Product expense – price of the bath tub and any associated cost of disposal, replacement or recall registration.
Legal Theories & Liability Grounds
- Strict product liability – The bath tub was distributed with accessible button-cell batteries despite regulatory standards that deem such access unreasonable for infant products.
- Negligence – The importer and distributor (Sefon Store) and the manufacturer may have failed to design or test the product safely for the 6-month-plus infant market.
- Failure to warn – The product lacked adequate warnings or battery compartment safeguards addressed to consumer risk of ingestion by infants.
- Breach of warranty – The product was marketed as safe for infant bathing yet exposed a known hazard of button-cell battery ingestion.
Statute of Limitations & Timing
Each state sets its own deadline for filing a claim, ranging typically from one to three years after injury occurrence or discovery of a hazard. Because the recall is recent, initiating contact with an experienced product-liability lawyer now greatly helps preserve the product and documentation needed for a potential claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there a class action already filed? As of now, no class-action lawsuit specific to Napei infant bath tubs has been publicly filed; individual claims may still be viable.
- What should I do if I own the recalled tub? Immediately stop using it, remove or disable the battery compartment, register for the free replacement at Sefon Store and keep documentation of your action.
- Does an injury need to have occurred for me to consult a lawyer? You can still consult a lawyer if you were exposed to the hazard—even without ingestion—especially if the product still exists in your home and the battery compartment remains unsecured.
Why You Should Act Now
The Napei bath tub recall highlights a critical hazard in a child-care product: accessible button-cell batteries that pose ingestion, chemical burn and death risks. Caregivers and parents of infant users should consider expert legal review if their child used the tub, and ensure any recall remedy is executed—time-sensitive evidence and product documentation are essential when facing potential claims.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Napei-Infant-Bath-Tubs-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Ingestion-Hazard
- https://www.consumerreports.org/babies-kids/baby-product-recalls/napei-baby-bathtubs-recalled-for-battery-safety-hazard-a2612773674/
- https://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/recall_info.aspx