Swimways Corp. Recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-11-06). Hazards: laceration. About 31,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08065 |
| Published | 2007-11-06 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Swimming Pool Items |
| Products | Skippy Pool Toys |
| Firm named in the title | Swimways Corp. |
| Firms | Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 31,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Mass merchandisers and independent pool supply stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $10. |
Description
This recall involves a rubber pool toy shaped like a fish. The fish are blue, purple or green colored and measure 8 ½ inches long by 5 inches wide. A loop of elastic tubing shaped like a tongue comes out of the mouth of the fish and is used for launching the fish across the water like a slingshot. "WARNING. Do not aim at another person. Made in China" is printed on the bottom of the fish.
Hazard
The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users' hands during launching of the toy.
Remedy
Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and contact Swimways for a free replacement toy.
Incidents and injuries
Swimways has received 24 reports of the pool toy breaking during use. There were five reports of injuries to children including one requiring stitches to a child's hand. Another child's thumb nail was ripped back from the nail bed.
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