Inflatable Recreational Tubes Recalled by Tractor Supply Due to Chemical Burn and Irritation Hazard
Recall 12266 · Aug 30, 2012 · Tractor Supply Company
10,900
units affected
10,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12266
- Date
- Aug 30, 2012
- Company
- Tractor Supply Company
- Units affected
- 10,900
- Product
- Traveller Recreational Tubes
- Product type
- Pools and Water Sports
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled tubes are made of gray rubber and measure 47 inches in diameter. Model number "1026192" can be found on the box along with UPC code 4939403118 and the words "Traveller Recreational Tube". Product number "11.00R22" can be found molded into the tube itself.
What can happen
Contact with the inflatable tube can result in severe skin irritation or burns.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to any Tractor Supply Store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Tractor Supply has received 21 reports of consumers receiving severe skin irritation or burns while using the tubes. Seven people sought medical attention for their injuries.
- Sold at
- Tractor Supply Stores nationwide from May 2012 through June 2012 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled traveller recreational tubes?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to any Tractor Supply Store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Contact with the inflatable tube can result in severe skin irritation or burns.
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.