CPSC, JAKKS Pacific Announce Recall of "Spit Smatter" Spray Foam
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-07-02). Hazards: injury. About 1,300,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03153 |
| Published | 2003-07-02 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-11 |
| Product category | Party Items |
| Products | Spit Smatter Spray Foam |
| Firm named in the title | JAKKS Pacific |
| Firms | JAKKS Pacific Inc., of Malibu, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,300,000 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, dispose |
| Sold | Discount department and toy stores nationwide sold the "Spit Smatter" foam cans, between February 2002 and June 2003, for about $10. |
Description
The "Spit Smatter" spray comes in a pressurized can and emits a colored foam based on one of five brands: "Original Smatter," "Blueberry Smatter," "Banana Cream Smatter," "Lemon Meringue Smatter," and "Fatter Smatter." The brand name is printed on the can and the word "Nickelodeon" is printed on the orange trigger mechanism.
Hazard
The aerosol cans can forcefully break apart, posing a risk of serious injury to nearby consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the aerosol can away from children and contact the company for instructions on disposal and how to receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The Company has received four reports of the aerosol cans breaking apart, including one incident that resulted in a laceration injury to a consumer and several incidents involving property damage.
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