U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20207

CPSC DOCUMENT #5084

CPSC Warns of Drowning Hazard With Baby "Supporting Ring"
Devices: Safety Alert

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is aware of deaths and 
non-fatal injuries associated with baby "supporting ring"
devices. These bath rings usually contain three or four legs with
suction cups that attach to the bottom of the tub. However, the
suction cups may suddenly release allowing the bath ring and baby
to tip over. A baby may also slip between the legs of the bath
ring and become trapped under it.

Do not rely on these devices to keep baby safe in the bath.
Parents or other attendants must never leave a baby alone in
these bath support rings. Even turning away to answer the
doorbell or telephone could result in injury or drowning of the
baby.

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