Shower Chair with Back and Non-Slip Legs — Lightweight Bath Safety Seat
Product Overview
The Karman SC-555 is a lightweight ergonomic aluminum shower chair with a removable back support, designed for users who need extra trunk stability while bathing. Weighing just 6 lbs with suction cup feet, built-in handles, and a height-adjustable contoured seat, it installs in seconds with no tools and supports users up to 300 lbs.
Key Features
Product Highlights
The SC-555 adds a removable ergonomic backrest to the SC-505 platform, making it the right choice for users who need posterior trunk support during bathing — including stroke recovery patients, those with balance impairment, or anyone who fatigues quickly while standing in the shower. The back can be removed entirely when a caregiver prefers open access during assisted bathing.
General
| Product Weight | 6.0 lb — Lightweight — easy car trunk lift. |
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| Assembly | Required — tools and instructions included. |
Shipping & Returns
| Shipping | Free — all 48 contiguous US states. No minimum. |
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| Ships At | 16.0 lb |
| Returns | 30-day — new & unused in original packaging. Email support@ozzocare.com to start. |
Warranty Coverage
| Wear Parts | 90 days |
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| Parts | 2 years |
| Frame | 1 years |
What's Inside the Box
6 items included
Assembly
Ready to use straight out of the box — no assembly required
Primary Use Cases
5 real-world scenarios for this product
Daily Shower Safety with Trunk Support
The SC-555 is the right choice when a user needs seated stability AND posterior trunk support during bathing. The removable ergonomic backrest holds the user in a supported seated position throughout the shower without requiring core engagement, making it accessible for users with balance impairment, weakness, or fatigue that affects trunk stability. The suction cup feet grip wet tile and fiberglass securely at 300 lb capacity.
Post-Surgery and Medical Recovery Bathing
After hip surgery, stroke, cardiac events, or any procedure affecting mobility or stamina, the combination of a low seat, backrest, and non-slip feet makes the SC-555 a practical daily aid. The no-tools setup means it can be deployed from day one of returning home, and the fold-flat design puts it away between uses without permanent installation.
Caregiver-Assisted Bathing
When a caregiver assists with bathing, the removable backrest provides a practical option: leave it on for supported independent showering, or remove it entirely when the caregiver needs open access to wash the user's back and hair. The rust-proof aluminum frame handles repeated daily water exposure reliably in assisted care settings.
Fatigue and Low Stamina Bathing Support
Users managing MS, COPD, heart failure, cancer treatment fatigue, or any condition that limits standing tolerance benefit from seated shower access with the added security of a backrest. The SC-555 makes a full shower achievable on difficult days that would otherwise require a bed bath or caregiver assistance.
Small Bathroom and Shower Stall Use
The fold-flat design requires no permanent installation and stores in minimal space between uses. For bathrooms that cannot accommodate a permanent seat or where a tenant cannot make modifications, the SC-555 provides the same daily benefit without any structural changes.
Detailed Information
Seniors and adults who need both seated shower stability and posterior trunk support during bathing
Post-surgical and medical recovery patients who need a supported seated shower position during the recovery phase
Users with balance impairment, weakness, or fatigue affecting trunk stability during standing tasks
Caregivers who want the flexibility to use or remove the backrest depending on the level of caregiver assistance being provided
Best Suited EnvironmentsSmooth tile and fiberglass shower floors where suction cup feet grip reliably
Small bathrooms and shower stalls where fold-flat storage is essential between uses
Home care settings where permanent bathroom modifications are not possible or practical
Assisted living and care facilities where daily shower access with back support is a clinical requirement