CPSC, Spin Master Toys Announce Recall of Water Rocket Toys
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-05-22). About 108,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01158 |
| Published | 2001-05-22 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-03 |
| Product category | Rockets |
| Products | Splash Blast Water Rockets |
| Firm named in the title | Spin Master Toys |
| Firms | Spin Master Toys, of Ontario, Canada (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 108,000 |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Major department stores, wholesale clubs and specialty stores, including WalMart, Toys R US, and Costco nationwide sold the rockets, from January 2001 through March 2001, for about $20. |
Description
The rockets have a transparent blue plastic body with a red soft foam nose and blue or yellow rocket fins. Each rocket comes with a color coordinated launcher that attaches to a garden hose. The rocket is powered by water and air. A label on the front of the rocket launcher reads in part, "SPLASH BLAST WATER ROCKET," "CAUTION STAY CLEAR OF ROCKET DURING LAUNCH." Imprinted on the base of the rocket launcher is the month, day and year code that reads MM/DD/YYYY followed by the letters AC. This recall includes rockets manufactured up to March 17, 2001 (03172001AC).
Hazard
The rockets, once propelled from the launcher, can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and can hit and injure children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled water rocket toys immediately and call Spin Master Toys to to receive a replacement rocket.
Incidents and injuries
Spin Master Toys has received five reports of the rockets striking children, including a report of a child being hit by the rocket in the head.
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