JAKKS Pacific Recalls Spa Factory Aromatherapy Kits Due to Explosion and Projectile Hazards
Recall 09112 · Jan 29, 2009 · JAKKS Pacific
516,000
units affected
516,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09112
- Date
- Jan 29, 2009
- Company
- JAKKS Pacific
- Units affected
- 516,000
- Product
- Spa Factory™ Aromatherapy Fountain & Bath Benefits Kits
- Product type
- Air Fresheners/Aromatherapy
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the purple caps on jars in the Spa Factory™ Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain and the Bath Benefits™ Kit toys. The jars are used to make Bath Bombs/Balls and Bath Fizzies. The following models are included in this recall. The item number is located on the bottom of the product's packaging. Model Item Number Spa Factory™ Bath Benefits™ Kit 37836 Spa Factory™ Deluxe Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain 37908 Spa Factory™ Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain 37837 Spa Factory™ Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain 54892 Spa Factory™ Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain 54857
What can happen
Pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars of Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies can cause the caps on the jars to blow off, posing explosion and projectile hazards. The mixtures also can contain citric acid, which can get into the eyes during an explosion, posing a risk of eye irritation.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the toy's jars and caps away from children and contact JAKKS for free replacement jar caps with vent holes.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Injuries to children aged 6 to 11 years old include three cases of irritated eyes, two eye injuries from flying caps, a cheek welt and a cheek cut. Injuries to adults include four reports of bruising, one swollen joint, and one face gash.
- Sold at
- Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, Target, and toy stores nationwide from August 2008 through January 2009 for about $13 for the Bath Benefits Kit and between $30 and $50 for the Aromatherapy Fountain.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled spa factory™ aromatherapy fountain & bath benefits kits?
Consumers should immediately take the toy's jars and caps away from children and contact JAKKS for free replacement jar caps with vent holes.
What is the hazard?
Pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars of Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies can cause the caps on the jars to blow off, posing explosion and projectile hazards. The mixtures also can contain citric acid, which can get into the eyes during an explosion, posing a risk of eye 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.