Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Baby Floats Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall 09261 · Jul 2, 2009 · Aqua-Leisure Industries
4,000,000
units affected
4,000,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09261
- Date
- Jul 2, 2009
- Company
- Aqua-Leisure Industries
- Units affected
- 4,000,000
- Product
- Inflatable Baby Floats
- Product type
- Baby Floats
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled inflatable baby floats and contact Aqua-Leisure for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been 31 reports of float seats tearing, causing children to fall into or under the water. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled inflatable baby floats?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled inflatable baby floats and contact Aqua-Leisure for a full refund.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.