Carex Universal Bath Bench

Reviews of Carex Universal Bath Bench

1.) Note that the height is adjustable. Very strong and well made.
Reviewed by: unixguy
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It's not mentioned in the description but the bottom part of the legs adjust by screwing in and out of the top part of the legs. This provides about a 5 inch range of height adjustment. With the legs fully extended, the height of the seat is about 21 inches. The bench is very strong and well made from molded plastic. There is no hardware - the legs slide into the base and lock in position. You would need to use a pen or something to depress the locking button when you want to remove the legs. This bench is also available with a backrest from amazon, but it costs $58 versus the bargin price or $25 for this one without the back. Here is the amazon page for the same bench including back: [...]

2.) Bath Bench Too Large for Residential Shower
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This bath bench is supposed to be a universal size but is too large for a residential shower. Size was not included in the description. The bench is an excellent product (very strong, height is adjustable)but is 21 inches long and 18 inches wide and takes up half the shower. I wish I could have used it.


3.) Great purchase
Reviewed by: Housewife Florida
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We bought this bath bench to replace the standard shower chair with a back and aluminum legs. This bath bench is SO MUCH BETTER - it is sturdier (and I'm a woman of ample size), easier to keep clean and because of the way the legs are constructed, no water can get inside them, so no kind of rusty/crusty-looking spots to worry about. Plus, the feet of this bath bench are much thicker and sturdier rubber than the conventional shower chair. That was why we had to toss our old one -one of the rubber feet wore through and we were afraid the bathtub would get scratched. Replacement feet were pretty expensive and in any case, as pleased as I am with this bath bench, it's probably a good thing I didn't spend $ on replacement parts for the old one. This bath bench is also a wonderful value and Amazon gave me free shipping (LOVE YOU AMAZON!!!) I'm very happy!

4.) big body bath seat
Reviewed by: Sandy
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My mother is over-weight and has problems standing for very long. I bought this chair and it is awesome for her to use. It is very sturdy, and easy to put together compaired to the other one I purchased.

5.) HD Shower Seat
Reviewed by: Norman Rivera
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This is by far the best shower seat I've ever owned. Very strong, very simple to put together, very easy to care for. Stylish, comfortable. For someone in need of a heavy duty shower seat, I recommend no other.

6.) Carex Universal Bath Bench
Reviewed by: Barbara M. Moore
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Excellent service and quality. Exactly what we needed. Would definitely purchase more Carex products.

7.) Couldn't be better.
Reviewed by: Cat lover Gaffney, SC
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When I ordered this bench I wasn't sure it would fit in my narrow built-in tub/shower. But it fits easily. It's sturdy and gives good support. One word of caution: If you shower standing up then sit to wash your hair, be sure to rinse the soapy water off before you sit down. A real plus is the adjustable leg height. Amazon makes ordering easy and saves me time and money by not having to run around looking for what I need.

8.) This is a wonderful product!!
Reviewed by: cmlegalsec St. Louis, MO USA
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I ordered this bench as a replacement for one "inherited" from an aging relative several years ago. It had aluminum legs and rubber stoppers, but finally needed to be replaced. I had gotten used to having a bath bench for shaving legs and foot care while in the shower, and found this reasonably priced bench with other good reviews. It turned out to be true that it is very sturdy, easy to assemble, and can be easily disassembled if you wish to take it somewhere with your or are moving. The bench is comfortable and well constructed, and one can feel safe that it won't move out of place when sitting or arising. I am very pleased with this purchase and vendor.

9.) Heavy duty
Reviewed by: Fred of Del Mar
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I highly recommend this bath bench...I use it in my stall shower. It is well made and designed. The only caution is that you make sure that its size will fit where you want...it may be too large for some older/smaller tubs. Otherwise, there are only positives:
-Heavy duty and sturdy
-No metal parts to rust
-Less than 2 minutes to assemble, no tools needed
-Easy and secure height adjustment
-Can be adjusted for uneven surfaces
-Made in the USA

10.) Top 10 Reasons To Buy This Bench
Reviewed by: Jennifer Tennessee, USA
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1. Made from heavy-duty plastic, no metal components
2. Easy to assemble, no tools required
3. Side handles for lifting in & out of tub
4. Resists mildew and drainage holes in seat prevent puddling
5. Convenient notches on either side hold most hand-held shower heads
6. Individual adjustable legs create level seating and add height
7. Skid-resistant, non-slip rubber feet
8. Contoured seating for better access to private areas
9. Made by Carex, a trusted brand name in personal health care products
10. Very sturdy, able to hold up to 400 lbs.

*NOTE: Be sure to measure your bathtub or shower beforehand as this bench may be a bit too large for some.

11.) Exceptional
Reviewed by: C. E. Clark Western US
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I have the need of a bath bench in my shower/tub. This is by far and away the best I have ever used. No tools needed to assemble either. Thank you for a great product.

12.) Doesn't rust and does the job well.
Reviewed by: P. Lewers
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It's a good product because it handles a lot of weight, doesn't rust or hold water in pockets and it holds a shower head on either the right or left. If you need a backrest order one with it. I used one with aluminum legs after an accident but found it mighty handy for a foot rest, bottle holder etc after I healed, trouble was it had some metal parts that rusted in the legs and also attracted mold in some places that didn't drain. This one doesn't have those problems and that's why I bought it.

13.) Whew - it fit!
Reviewed by: reg Houston
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I was nervous about the size of this based on the other review. My tub is a normal to small size. It fit! If it had been one inch wider, it wouldn't work, but it is perfect. I do not have an overly large tub. I had a fiberglass tub put over the original tub, so it is narrower than it was originally. Unless your tub is too narrow for most adults to sit in, this one should work fine.

14.) Shower Bench
Reviewed by: Freelance Texas
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This seat is wonderful. I've tried other chairs and benches, but this one is the best by far. I have no problem fitting it into my tub/shower. Its sturdy, light weight and the adjustable height makes showering a very pleasant experience again. I would recommend this product to anyone who can no longer stand to take showers and is concerned about a chair or bench's strength and/or durability.

15.) Great Bath Bench
Reviewed by: gram to three Smyrna, TN, USA
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After realizing that my mother needed a bath bench for her tub, I set about looking at the ones available on Amazon. With so many styles to choose from it was hard to decide which one to get, but I finally settled on this one. I haven't been disappointed in my purchase....my mother loves the bench. It's easy to assemble, very sturdy, and fits in the tub without a problem. I purchased the bench without a back, but if she decides she needs the back it can be purchased separately. All in all, it's a great bench.

16.) Great Product
Reviewed by: dospesos el paso
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This is a quality product. Study, well built and easy to move. Recommend 100%

17.) Carex Bath Bench
Reviewed by: Roy C. Starr Arizona
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If your a person who needs to steady themselves,sit down,reach your feet,or stylishly becoming a senior; then this is the product for you. A piece of cake to assemble, strong feeling, and very functional for what it is. It doesn't slide around in the shower and the height is adjustable. Simple and functional product in my experience.

18.) sturdy product
Reviewed by: J. Mallory Hurricane, WV
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We ordered this for my Mother, who weighs about 200 lbs and was unable to bathe herself for a short period of time. It arrived very quickly, was easy to put together and small enought to fit in older tubs. It is very sturdy. The only thing I would suggest is if the person you are buying it for has difficulty raising their legs to step into the tub, you might want to consider a transfer type of bench. However, this one worked perfectly for us.

19.) Nice and wide, yet fits tub!
Reviewed by: Plano Gal Plano, Texas
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It is nice and wide but fits the tub well. It is a little more rickety with the legs fully extended for taller people, but even then, it is fairly sturdy. The little rubber feet help a lot. It was EXTREMELY easy to put together (just snap the legs in). I was surprised it fit in my injured son's small apartment tub, which is fairly rounded where the bottom meets the sides. It is rather wide front to back, and takes up a lot of tub space, but otherwise ideal.

My son, who has two metal plates and 12 screws in his leg, and is recovering from an accident, gave it a huge thumbs up and said it is nice to finally be able to really get clean, and it feels sturdy to him. He was very grateful for this item and impressed with it.

20.) gettin' old
Reviewed by: wrkn girl Auburn, MI USA
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I ordered this product for my elderly mother to be able to sit in her shower with a handheld showerhead and bathe in comfort & safety. It works VERY WELL! The chair is very sturdy (has large rubber tipped legs) & the seat is nice & large. The chair sits in a circa '59 bathtub and it was only 19" wide. I had to call cust. service @ Carex to get the leg width because the max. dimentions that were listed are deceiving.

21.) feel safe and secure in the shower
Reviewed by: SarahMoon Beaverton OR
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I take a lot of medications that make me loss balance easily. I actually was getting scared to take a shower that I might fall. This bench is totally stable and never once have I feared it would not hold my weight, or tip from under me.

My only complaint is the black rubber feet transfer black on the inside of my tub, but it is easily cleaned.

22.) Really terrific product for not killing yourself in the bath!
Reviewed by: mediajungle Brooklyn, NY, USA
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A few years ago I bought one of these--the identical product--when I was post-op and wearing a huge cast on one leg for 6 months. It's how I managed to shower every day, and it literally became something I was very grateful for. Now I've bought another, in another city, because I'm getting a bit ungainly, and again it's a happy shower pal. The plastic is as sturdy as steel. It's designed beautifully. The handles are just right. It's so easy to put together and take apart. Really, this is a rave by someone who knows.

23.) GIFT BUYER BEWARE -DOES NOT COME WITH ORIGINAL BOX
Reviewed by: marylovescats Taunton, MA
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This is great bath seat. Using it is the only way that I can take a bath since I broke my wrist. I had previously bought this item from a drugstore. I like it so much that I ordered one from Amazon.com to give as a gift. I received it yesterday, and I am so upset that the bench did not come in the original Carex box. The seat and the four legs (you have to put them together anyway, but it's easy) were just thrown into a beat-up, ripped cardboard box with a UPS label stuck on and sent to me that way. I can't give something in that terrible box as a gift. This experience has made me realize that I will have to think twice before purchasing anything else from Amazon.com, that would be a gift.

24.) The Best!
Reviewed by: Margaret Swope Melbourne, Florida United States
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The seating is quite comfortable.Large seat, giving you plenty of room. I do not worry about it falling because it is quite sturdy. It is all plastic, so I don't have any concern about it rusting and it is easy to clean. I am quite pleased with it.

25.) Everything I hoped for!
Reviewed by: PWoodard
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I have so much pain that I can't stand or walk more than a few minutes. For taking a shower this is the perfect solution. I am pain free taking a shower for the first time in years. I like the fact that there is no metal to corrode like most all other bath chairs and benches. I'm not sure why they made the leg tips black and hope they don't mess up the tub finish.

26.) Carex Universal Bath Bench Review
Reviewed by: Vicki Ann Scobell
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It is safe and sturdy yet easy to move... I haven't been able to use my right hand for over a month because of a freak kitchen accident and surgery to repair the damage. I can easily move this bench in the position I need and my husband can easily remove it to take his shower. It is wide and sturdy with non-skid feet (four legs). You do need to make sure all four legs are on an even surface - don't put one leg in the drain or you can fall-thats for those of us who have freak accidents:)

27.) Shower stool
Reviewed by: Harry Austin, TX
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Bought this seat to replace one that had metal legs and always felt a bit wobbly. The legs snap into the seat, and seem very solid, reassuring. Since I can't stand (at all), I wanted something that did not move or shift when lifting myself on and off. I weigh around 150-160 lbs. The legs have large rubber feet under them, so I don't worry about them cutting into the porcelain of my tub. No regrets.

28.) bath bench
Reviewed by: Michael Smith Oakley IL. USA
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This bench can be a real life saver in the tub. It does not slid around to easy so you can sturdy yourself with it if need be. The price I paid for it last year on Amizon was much less than I could find locally.

29.) Good for tub and shower
Reviewed by: Mike In NY New York
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Easy to put together and very sturdy. It is however a bit on the large size. If this is going to be used only as a bath seat then no problem. It is a bit too large to be used as a shower bench or place or foot rest.

30.) very sturdy
Reviewed by: MargieF-C Carlisle, PA
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This stool is very sturdy, just what I was looking for. I can wash my feet in the shower without being afraid that I might slip.

31.) Great bath stool
Reviewed by: mic
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Great bath chair. After breaking my ankle I needed something to sit on while my ankle became full weight wearing. This stool is very sturdy and nicely made. It is a little bulky but it most of these stools are.



32.) great chair
Reviewed by: C. McEntyre
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You won't be disappointed with this chair. It is sturdy and will work for heavier people great. You will be glad you got this product and the price is good too!

33.) Carex Universal Bath Bench
Reviewed by: ~Michelle K. Pittsburgh, PA
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Bought this item for my Mom after reading other reviews- (she has a smaller sized bathtub, and I didn't want an issue with "rust"). It fits well, and Mom loves it- it has been a great aid to her in bathing. It is solid, resonably priced, and arrived on time. I would definitely recommed the product, and the seller.

34.) best bath bench
Reviewed by: L. Regelman LAKE CITY, PA, US
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this bench is very sturdy,comfortable and easy to get on and off of. Much better than the ones with the metal legs.

35.) Bath Tub Bench
Reviewed by: James Paras Salem,NJ
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The Bath Tub Bench arrived in Good Time. Am pleased in that this bench is made of plastic and does not cause rust spots in the tub, which our previous bench did. Also liked the Fair Price. JIm

36.) Bath Bench
Reviewed by: Amazon addicted Lewisville, TX United States
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The Carex Universal Bath Bench was definitely a good purchase for us. My husband broke his heel and cannot shower standing up, so I ordered the bench and it does the job. We have a typically sized tub for a home built in the 70's and the bench fits quite well. It's VERY sturdy with a wide, comfy seat. Suited our needs perfectly. I also ordered a cast protector from Amazon at the same time, and I highly recommend the bench and the protector to make life easier for someone confined to a leg cast.

37.) Very nice
Reviewed by: L. Parker
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Excellent bath bench. It is wide, sturdy and comfortable. Easy to attach the legs.

38.) Stable & Trustworthy!
Reviewed by: jsarirose Seattle, WA United States
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I bought the stool when I was recovering from foot surgery and couldn't stand well. I looked at them at a local store first and this was the one recommended, then I bought it online. It's very stable, no concerns about tipping. I'm a heavy woman (over 200 lbs) and it feels fine. I have a 3/4 tub and it fits fine. There is no back to it, it's very simple. But I'm still using it as it's great when I need to shave my legs or work on my feet in the shower. And there is room for both the stool and me in the shower, I just leave it inside. It stays very clean, it's not susceptible to mold and mildew.

39.) So glad to have this!
Reviewed by: Leigh G. New Jersey, USA
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I have balance problems that make standing in the shower iffy, so this makes things so much easier. It's sturdy enough to take my weight, the plastic cleans easily, & assembles & disassembles with minimal tools (a small screwdriver or nail file is handy for pushing the leg pegs out of the seat slots).

40.) Well built seat
Reviewed by: John J. Grippi Oliver Springs, TN
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I purchased this bench for my wife and she was well pleased with it. It is very well constructed with no parts that can rust like so many other ones we checked out. The bench was so easy to put together, just as described. You do not have to worry about it sliding out from under you as it remains in place in the tub. We have a narrow tub/shower and it fits. Anothewr nice thing is the shower head notch on either side, which comes in very handy.This is a sturdy bench and does very well.

41.) Nice for elderly who are still mobile
Reviewed by: A. Farrell Mt.. States
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Product is nice as advertised and good for elderly who are mobile but a little wobbly in standing and bathing. Seat does take up lots of room in the shower stall, not enough room to move about without hitting the controls for water. Strong and seems to not be rusting.

42.) It doesn't rust
Reviewed by: S. Squibb Seabrook, TX USA
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I've had several bath seats that rusted, even the ones with aluminum legs, due to other small metal parts. This one doesn't rust. However, it is quite large for a bathtub and barely fits mine, and the seat doesn't drain water well, even though it has drainage openings.

43.) Comfortable shower seat
Reviewed by: Marjorie California
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I like this bath seat pretty well. My only gripe is when you bend forward it seems to want to tip forward also. This would probably not happen if you order the one with the back since that would distribute more weight to the back legs, but I don't care for the whole chair thing, i only like the bench type. But in all other concerns I am happy with it. It is a very comfortable seat and leaves no marks whatsoever on your tub. It is super easy to clean and I love the fact there is no metal or screws.

44.) Good but just a little unsteady
Reviewed by: dragonmoore1 Columbus, OH USA
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Overall this is an excellent product, with one nocticable short coming. The legs on it go straight down to the floor which makes it a little unstable at times for transfers. If the legs had been angled out a couple of degrees this would have made it more stable.

45.) Sturdy and ultra easy to assemble.
Reviewed by: Kay Y Ohio
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We have had several tub chairs and this by far is one of our favorites. The chair is light enough to be moved in and out of the tub easily, but feels really solid and sturdy. The legs snapped on very easily and that was all the assemble it needed.

46.) very strong,
Reviewed by: S. CAMPBELL KY
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i like the construction of this chair and i feel very secure, i just wish it had suction cup feet.

47.) Shower Chair
Reviewed by: peanuts St. Clair Shores, MI
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The chair works great but like most normal bathtubs, the chair is a little to wide. Other than that it's great.

48.) This bath bench has shortcomings
Reviewed by: All4Amazon San Diego, CA USA
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I am not sure what the target customer base is for this product. I purchased it for our guest bathroom, which has an oversized shower stall, for my brother's visit. My brother lost both his legs, and I wanted something where he did not have to sit on the floor of the shower. Unfortunately, this chair sits a little too high and lacks the stability necessary for him to climb into it, and we do not have shower hand rails to assist him. So, I tried using it in one of the our bathrooms that have a tub, but it is too big for a standard sized tub. In the end I had to return the product. All, I can figure is this is for someone to take a shower who can stand, but doesn't want to. It is too risky to use for a person who is infirmed or disabled.

49.) a screw up!!
Reviewed by: Wayne B. Hammond
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I paid for a brand new chair and received a broken chair, useable but still broken

50.) Too Large
Reviewed by: DHButler Danvers ,Ma.
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this Bench was too large for the area we needed it for ,we returned the item and received a refund the best thing about the whole transaction was the the no hassle return process of Amazon.

Features of Carex Universal Bath Bench

Innovative design provides comfortable seating with weight capacity up to 400 lbs. Easily assembled with no tools, fits into virtually every tub or shower ¿ whether at home or away. Smooth-edge notch provides convenient placement for a hand-held shower

1.) Innovative design provides comfortable seating;
2.) Weight capacity up to 400 lbs;
3.) Easily assembled with no tools;
4.) Fits into virtually every tub or shower, whether at home or away;
5.) Smooth-edge notch provides convenient placement for a hand-held shower;

Package Height x Length x Width: 22 in. x 22 in. x 18.2 in.
Package Weight: 10.25 lbs.

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