CPSC2007-11-06
Swimways Corp. Recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Hazard
The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users' hands during launching of the toy.
Remedy
Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and contact Swimways for a free replacement toy.
Sold at
Mass merchandisers and independent pool supply stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $10.
Affected count
About 31,000
Injuries reported
Swimways has received 24 reports of the pool toy breaking during use. There were five reports of injuries to children including one requiring stitches to a child's hand. Another child's thumb nail was ripped back from the nail bed.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Skippy Pool Toys
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Swimways toll-free at (888) 559-4653 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.swimways.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Swimways-Corp-Recalls-Skippy-Pool-Toys-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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