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Product recall · CPSCJuly 1, 2015Highest risk
Otteroo Baby Floats Due to Drowning Risk from Deflations (Recall Alert)
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The seam on the flotation device can leak air and deflate, posing a risk of drowning.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Drowning risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inflatable baby floats and contact the firm to receive a free replacement.
Who to contact: Otteroo Corp. collect (415) 236-5388 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online www.otteroo.com and click on "Safety" at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
The Otteroo Inflatable Baby Float is an inflatable round ring made of clear and blue plastic material. It has two air chambers that fasten around a baby's neck with a white buckle. The floats have a chin rest, two handles and two circular openings on the back of the ring to allow the device to expand as the child grows with age. There are three colorful balls that move freely around inside the ring. The name "Otteroo" is imprinted on the top of the float in large, orange letters with an Otter logo.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,000
- Recall date
- July 1, 2015
- Made or distributed by
- Otteroo Corporation, of San Francisco, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 54 reports of broken seams on the product. No injuries have been reported.
Otteroo.com and Amazon.com and Zulily.com from January 2014 through July 2014 for about $35.
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: “Otteroo Recalls Baby Floats Due to Drowning Risk from Deflations (Recall Alert)”
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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