Thousands of Näpei Baby Bathtubs Recalled for Battery Safety Hazard
The built-in thermometer in the collapsible tub contains a button battery that’s not properly secured, posing an ingestion risk that could be fatal, though no cases have been reported
About 7,800 collapsible baby bathtubs from the brand Näpei are being recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission because of an unsecured button battery. The bathtubs contain a built-in temperature sensor, which houses a button cell battery that regulators say can be easily accessed by babies or toddlers. If ingested, button cell batteries can cause life-threatening chemical burns or poisoning, or they can become a choking hazard, in young children. At this time, no injuries have been reported.
If you own the Näpei collapsible baby bathtub, here’s what to know about the recall, and whether it’s safe to keep using your bathtub with your child.
About the Näpei Collapsible Baby Bathtub Recall
The recalled tubs were sold at Amazon from July 2025 through September 2025. However, CR found that similar versions of the bathtub are currently still for sale at Target, TikTok Shop. and Walmart. CR contacted the manufacturer for confirmation that the products still sold in these stores are not part of the recall, but we didn’t hear back in time for publication.
Details of the Näpei Baby Bathtub Recall
Number of bathtubs recalled: About 7,800 Näpei collapsible infant bathtubs, with model number 0823, are being recalled.
Purchase dates: The affected products were sold on Amazon from July 2025 through September 2025 for about $35.
Model number: Look for the text “Model No: Baby Bathtub – 0823” on the manufacturing label on the bottom of the bathtub.
The problem: A child can easily access the battery compartment underneath the temperature monitor, which houses a button battery. Unsecured button batteries can pose a significant safety hazard and can cause serious injury or even death. Consumers should immediately stop using the Näpei bathtub.
The fix: The manufacturer, Sefon Store, will mail a free replacement battery compartment to owners of the bathtub. Consumers should provide their order number or a photo of the tracking label found on the bottom of the infant bathtub and email Sefon Store at napeiservice00@outlook.com. Upon confirmation of your order number or receipt of a photo of the tracking label, Sefon Store will send you a replacement battery compartment.
How to contact the manufacturer: Contact Sefon Store by email.
CPSC recall number: 26-071.
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