CPSC2001-11-28
CPSC, Aqua-Leisure Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Inflatable Baby Floats
Aqua-Leisure Industries Inc., of Avon, Mass.
Hazard
The leg holes in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and possibly drown.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled floats immediately and contact Aqua-Leisure for a free replacement.
Sold at
Juvenile products, specialty and discount department stores nationwide, including Target, K-Mart, Bed Bath and Beyond and Baby Central, sold the baby floats, from August 2000 through September 2001, for between $10 and $13.
Affected count
About 90,000
Injuries reported
Aqua-Leisure and CPSC have received 12 reports of the floats' seats tearing and causing children to fall into the water. There were four incidents of children becoming completely submerged before a caregiver was able to reach them. No injuries have been reported.
Products
"SunSmart" baby floats
Consumer contact
Consumers can contact Aqua-Leisure at (866) 807-3998 between 9 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.aqualeisure.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Aqua-Leisure-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Inflatable-Baby-FloatsDon't want to check this manually?
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