bathtubs

86K Infant Bathtubs Recalled Over Drowning Risk

86K Infant Bathtubs Recalled Over Drowning Risk

The maker of an infant bathtub will recall 86,000 of its products after receiving reports that 11 children were injured when the sling holding them in place unexpectedly detached.  [More]

Example of a Jacuzzi walk-in tub, which is not necessarily the same model as the one in this story.

Lawsuit: Defective Plug, Draining System Turned Walk-In Jacuzzi Into Death Trap

Many people seeking relief from aches and pains use walk-in tubs, because they allow for a more immersive experience, and they can be especially useful for elderly folk who can’t easily climb in and out of a traditional bathroom fixture. But the family of a 67-year-old woman says her Jacuzzi walk-in tub turned into a death trap, when it failed to drain and prevented her from getting out. [More]