Safety regulator, Aqua-Leisure Industries Inc. Remind Consumers about Recall of Inflatable Baby Floats
Recall 02166 · May 21, 2002 · Aqua-Leisure Industries Inc.
98,000
units affected
98,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02166
- Date
- May 21, 2002
- Company
- Aqua-Leisure Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 98,000
- Product
- SunSmart baby floats
- Product type
- Baby Floats
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
The recalled floats are packaged as "SunSmart" Baby Adjustable Sunshade Boats. The baby floats are blue and white circular tubes with a seat in the middle, and a detachable protective sunshade. The vinyl floats, intended for ages 6 months to 18 months, have pictures of purple crabs and various colored fish along the top. The word, "SunSmart" is printed across the front of the float. The recalled boats can be identified by the lettering "C/S" molded on the valve. Only floats with the "C/S" lettering are involved in the recall, subsequent floats have been corrected. Baby floats purchased after September 2001 are not involved in this recall. The baby float recall was originally announced on November 28, 2001.
What can happen
The leg holes in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and, possibly, drown.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these recalled floats immediately and contact Aqua-Leisure for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There were four incidents of children becoming completely submerged, before a caregiver was able to reach them. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Juvenile products, specialty and discount department stores nationwide, including Target, K-Mart, Bed Bath and Beyond and Baby Central, sold the baby floats, from August 2000 through September 2001, for between $10 and $13.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sunsmart baby floats?
Consumers should stop using these recalled floats immediately and contact Aqua-Leisure for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The leg holes in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and, possibly, drown.
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.