CPSC, Kmart Announce Recall of Children's Swim Masks
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-08-08). Hazards: laceration. About 85,550 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00158 |
| Published | 2000-08-08 |
| Last updated | 2000-08-08 |
| Product category | Swimming Pool Items |
| Products | "Splash Club" swim masks for children |
| Firm named in the title | Kmart |
| Firms | Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 85,550 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00072000729700 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Kmart and Super Kmart stores nationwide sold the swim masks, from February 2000 to July 2000, for about $3. |
Description
The "Splash Club" Aquatic Child's Swim Mask is made of either purple, aqua or lime-green plastic. It has a clear glass lens and an adjustable head strap. "Tempered Splash Club Glass" is written on the mask. The mask is packaged in clear plastic with a cardboard insert labeled "Splash Club Aquatic Child's Swim Mask." The following UPC code is on the package: 072000 72970 0. The mask was made in China.
Hazard
The mask's glass lens can break into sharp pieces, causing lacerations to a child's face, eyes or hands.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these swim masks immediately and return them to the nearest Kmart or Super Kmart store for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
Kmart has received one report of the glass lens shattering. No injuries have been reported.
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