CPSC2003-09-10
CPSC, Swimways Corp. Announce Recall of Swim Trainers
Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Hazard
The nylon body strap on the swim trainer can detach or tear from the flotation device and release a child into water, posing a serious drowning hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the swim trainers immediately and return them to the company for a full refund. Swimways will provide consumers with a self-addressed envelope to return the product.
Sold at
Specialty pool and toy stores nationwide and Internet retailers sold the flotation devices, from January 2003 through July 2003, for about $12.
Affected count
About 3,400
Injuries reported
There have been seven reports of the body straps detaching and two reports of the seams splitting, though no injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
"Sandy Claws" Swim Trainers
Consumer contact
Consumers should contact Swimways at (800) 889-7946 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.swimways.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Swimways-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Swim-Trainers-Don't want to check this manually?
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