CPSC, Kmart Corporation Announce Recall of Pool Pump Water Guns
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-07-21). About 38,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04184 |
| Published | 2004-07-21 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-04 |
| Product category | Swimming Pool Items |
| Products | Pool Pump Water Gun |
| Firm named in the title | Kmart Corporation |
| Firms | Kmart Corporation, of Troy, Mich. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Hong Kong |
| Units (US) | 38,600 |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Kmart stores nationwide, from January 2004 through June 2004, for about $2. |
Description
The 15-inch-long water guns are shaped like giant syringes. When placed in a pool, they fill with water when the handle at the top of the device is pulled, and shoot water when pushed. They have either an orange tube with green handle and nozzle or a yellow tube with blue handle and nozzle. There is no writing on the water guns themselves
Hazard
The cone-shaped nozzle can unexpectedly come off the water gun and be propelled, causing injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the water guns and return them to a Kmart store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
There have been four reports of injuries to children, including cuts and bruises to the face and head.
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