Safety regulator, JAKKS Pacific Announce Recall of "Spit Smatter" Spray Foam
Recall 03153 · Jul 2, 2003 · JAKKS Pacific Inc.
1,300,000
units affected
1,300,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03153
- Date
- Jul 2, 2003
- Company
- JAKKS Pacific Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,300,000
- Product
- Spit Smatter Spray Foam
- Product type
- Party Items
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The "Spit Smatter" spray comes in a pressurized can and emits a colored foam based on one of five brands: "Original Smatter," "Blueberry Smatter," "Banana Cream Smatter," "Lemon Meringue Smatter," and "Fatter Smatter." The brand name is printed on the can and the word "Nickelodeon" is printed on the orange trigger mechanism.
What can happen
The aerosol cans can forcefully break apart, posing a risk of serious injury to nearby consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the aerosol can away from children and contact the company for instructions on disposal and how to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The Company has received four reports of the aerosol cans breaking apart, including one incident that resulted in a laceration injury to a consumer and several incidents involving property damage.
- Sold at
- Discount department and toy stores nationwide sold the "Spit Smatter" foam cans, between February 2002 and June 2003, for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled spit smatter spray foam?
Consumers should immediately take the aerosol can away from children and contact the company for instructions on disposal and how to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The aerosol cans can forcefully break apart, posing a risk of serious injury to nearby 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.