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Product recall · CPSCMay 10, 2018Serious
Munchkin Waterpede Bath Toys
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The bath toy can break apart exposing small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the bath toy away from young children and contact Munchkin for a free replacement bath toy of comparable value.
Who to contact: Munchkin toll-free at 877-242-3134 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.munchkin.com , click on Help at the bottom of the page and then Recalls for more information.
The product
This recall involves Munchkin's Waterpede bath toys. The one piece multi-colored Centipede -shaped toy allows water to be scooped from the top, and flows through the chambers of bottom. The bath toy is 100% plastic and is for children six months and up.
Details
- Units affected
- About 72,000
- Recall date
- May 10, 2018
- Brand
- Munchkin Inc., of Van Nuys, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of the toy breaking apart and exposing small beads. No injuries have been reported.
Babies R Us, Target, and other stores nationwide and online at munchkin.com from September 2015 through January 2018 for between $5 and $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: “Munchkin Recalls Waterpede Bath Toys Due to Choking Hazard”
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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