Munchkin Recalls Waterpede Bath Toys Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-05-10). Hazards: choking. About 72,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18153 |
| Published | 2018-05-10 |
| Last updated | 2018-05-10 |
| Products | Waterpede™ children's bath toys |
| Firm named in the title | Munchkin |
| Firms | Munchkin Inc., of Van Nuys, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 72,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Babies R Us, Target, and other stores nationwide and online at munchkin.com from September 2015 through January 2018 for between $5 and $7. |
Description
This recall involves Munchkin's Waterpede bath toys. The one piece multi-colored Centipede -shaped toy allows water to be scooped from the top, and flows through the chambers of bottom. The bath toy is 100% plastic and is for children six months and up.
Hazard
The bath toy can break apart exposing small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the bath toy away from young children and contact Munchkin for a free replacement bath toy of comparable value.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of the toy breaking apart and exposing small beads. No injuries have been reported.
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