CPSC2002-07-18
CPSC, Jakks Pacific Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Certain Cans of "Smatter" Spray Foam
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Hazard
If the pressurized can is left in a hot automobile, it can forcefully break apart and cause injury to a nearby consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled "Smatter" away from children and contact Jakks Pacific, Inc. for information on receiving a free replacement "Smatter" product.
Sold at
Discount department and toy stores sold the recalled "Smatter" products nationwide, from February 2002 through June 5, 2002, for about $10.
Affected count
Approximately 296,000
Injuries reported
Jakks Pacific has received eight reports of the aerosol container breaking apart. One child reportedly suffered a minor bump on the head, when a can of spray foam broke apart, after being in a hot car. In two cases, car windshields were cracked.
Manufactured in
China
Products
"Smatter" spray foam
Consumer contact
Consumers may contact Jakks Pacific, Inc. at (800) 554-5516 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, for information on receiving a free replacement "Smatter" product. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.jakkspacific.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Jakks-Pacific-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Replace-Certain-Cans-of-Smatter-Spray-Foam-Don't want to check this manually?
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