Enesco Group Inc. Recalls Heartwood Creek® Turtle Sprinklers for Laceration Hazard
Recall 07028 · Nov 9, 2006 · Enesco Group Inc.
2,600
units affected
2,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07028
- Date
- Nov 9, 2006
- Company
- Enesco Group Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,600
- Product
- Heartwood Creek® Turtle Sprinklers
- Product type
- Sprinklers (Lawn)
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves the Heartwood Creek® Turtle Sprinkler. The lawn sprinkler is made of resin with a decorative turtle shell and stands about 5 1/2 inches tall and 10 inches long. The bottom of the sprinkler is printed with the item number 4005179 and the Heartwood Creek logo.
What can happen
When connected to a garden hose, under normal household water pressure, the sprinkler can break or shatter, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the sprinkler immediately, and contact Enesco for a product exchange or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been eight reported incidents of the sprinkler breaking apart during use, including one report of a minor laceration.
- Sold at
- Specialty gift stores nationwide from January 2006 through June 2006 and through QVC from April 2006 through June 2006 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled heartwood creek® turtle sprinklers?
Consumers should stop using the sprinkler immediately, and contact Enesco for a product exchange or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
What is the hazard?
When connected to a garden hose, under normal household water pressure, the sprinkler can break or shatter, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.
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.