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Swimways Corp. "Skippy" Pool Toys
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What’s wrong
The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users' hands during launching of the toy.
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 take the toy away from children immediately and contact Swimways for a free replacement toy.
Who to 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
The product
This recall involves a rubber pool toy shaped like a fish. The fish are blue, purple or green colored and measure 8 ½ inches long by 5 inches wide. A loop of elastic tubing shaped like a tongue comes out of the mouth of the fish and is used for launching the fish across the water like a slingshot. "WARNING. Do not aim at another person. Made in China" is printed on the bottom of the fish.
Details
- Units affected
- About 31,000
- Recall date
- November 6, 2007
- Brand
- Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been 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.
Mass merchandisers and independent pool supply stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $10.
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: “Swimways Corp. Recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys Due to Laceration 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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