Coleman Recalls Inflatable Rubber River Tubes Due to Skin Irritation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Recall 14273 · Sep 10, 2014 · Coleman
20,500
units affected
20,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14273
- Date
- Sep 10, 2014
- Company
- Coleman
- Units affected
- 20,500
- Product
- Rubber tubes
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
This recall involves Sevylor brand River Racer inflatable rubber tubes. The recalled tubes are black, 36 inches in diameter and about 15 inches tall. Each tube seats one person. The tubes have the Sevylor logo and name, and the River Racer logo and name printed in blue on the outer side. Model number 2000014090 is located on the inner side of the tube below the bottom left corner of the English language warning.
What can happen
Contact with the tube can cause skin irritation.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tubes and contact Coleman for a free replacement tube.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Coleman has received 24 reports of consumers with skin irritation after contact with the tube.
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from January 2014 through July 2014 for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rubber tubes?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tubes and contact Coleman for a free replacement tube.
What is the hazard?
Contact with the tube can cause skin irritation.
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.