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Product recall · CPSCOctober 18, 2010Serious
Bathtub Toys
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing laceration hazard to children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Munchkin for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Munchkin at (800) 344-2229 anytime or visit the company's website at http://www.munchkin.com/
The product
This recall involves battery-operated bathtub submarine toys. The toy is yellow, has a smiling face, turquoise windows, an orange propeller and an orange periscope that turns the toy on and off. The intake valve has a water pump that sucks in water to propel the submarine. The toy is intended for use by children during bath time.
Details
- Units affected
- About 34,000 units
- Recall date
- October 18, 2010
- Brand
- Munchkin Inc, of North Hills, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- CPSC and the company are aware of 19 incidents of lacerations to boys' genital area. One of the incidents required medical attention.
Mass merchandise retail stores nationwide and children's stores nationwide from November 2009 through September 2010 for about $7.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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