Hasbro Recalls Super Soaker XP 20 and XP 30 Water Blasters Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively at Target
Recall 20168 · Aug 19, 2020 · Hasbro
52,900
units affected
52,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20168
- Date
- Aug 19, 2020
- Company
- Hasbro
- Units affected
- 52,900
- Product
- Super Soaker XP 20 and Super Soaker XP 30
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves the Super Soaker XP20 (E6286) which is a green and orange hand-held water blaster, and the XP 30 (E6289) which is an orange and blue hand-held water blaster. "Nerf Super Soaker" and the model number are printed on the sticker on the side of the water blaster.
What can happen
The decorative sticker on the water tank of the water blaster toys contain levels of lead in the ink that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Hasbro Inc. for instructions on how to return the product and receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to unscrew the tank from the blaster and return the tank to the manufacturer using a postage prepaid label, for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Target from March 2020 to July 2020 for about $8 (XP 20) and $13 (XP 30).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled super soaker xp 20 and super soaker xp 30?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Hasbro Inc. for instructions on how to return the product and receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to unscrew the tank from the blaster and return the tank to the manufacturer using a postage prepaid label, for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The decorative sticker on the water tank of the water blaster toys contain levels of lead in the ink that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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.