CPSC, Jakks Pacific Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Certain Cans of "Smatter" Spray Foam
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-07-18). About 296,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02203 |
| Published | 2002-07-18 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-26 |
| Product category | Party Items |
| Products | Smatter spray foam |
| Firm named in the title | Jakks Pacific Inc. |
| Firms | Jakks Pacific Inc., of Malibu, California (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 296,000 |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Discount department and toy stores sold the recalled "Smatter" products nationwide, from February 2002 through June 5, 2002, for about $10. |
Description
Only early production of spray foam with the date codes "0492PT" to "0952PT" stamped on the bottom of the can are involved in this recall. "Smatter" is an aerosol product that sprays a soft foam material from the can when the nozzle is pushed. The product is generally used at parties, celebrations, or games. The spray foam is sold in three different varieties: "Original Smatter," "Spit Smatter," and "Fatter Smatter." "SMATTER" appears in large print on the can and on the cardboard packaging. "Nickelodeon™" is written on the orange handle. "Made in China" is written the back of the product.
Hazard
If the pressurized can is left in a hot automobile, it can forcefully break apart and cause injury to a nearby consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled "Smatter" away from children and contact Jakks Pacific, Inc. for information on receiving a free replacement "Smatter" product.
Incidents and injuries
Jakks Pacific has received eight reports of the aerosol container breaking apart. One child reportedly suffered a minor bump on the head, when a can of spray foam broke apart, after being in a hot car. In two cases, car windshields were cracked.
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