Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Baby Floats Due to Drowning Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-07-02). Hazards: fall, drowning. About 4,000,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09261 |
| Published | 2009-07-02 |
| Last updated | 2014-06-13 |
| Product category | Baby Floats |
| Products | Inflatable Baby Floats |
| Firm named in the title | Aqua-Leisure Industries |
| Firms | Aqua-Leisure Industries, of Avon, Mass. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 4,000,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall, drowning |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide, including Target, Toys "R" Us, Wal-Mart, Dollar General, Kmart, Walgreens, Ace Hardware, and Bed, Bath & Beyond from December 2002 through June 2009 for between $8 and $15. |
Description
The recalled inflatable baby floats were sold in a variety of styles and colors. The names and model numbers are located on the packaging. A date between 08/02 and 07/08 is molded on the valves of recalled products. Products not included in the recall can be identified with the lettering "NP" molded on the valve.
Hazard
The leg straps in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into or under the water, posing a risk of drowning.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled inflatable baby floats and contact Aqua-Leisure for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
There have been 31 reports of float seats tearing, causing children to fall into or under the water. No injuries have been reported.
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