Safety regulator, Jakks Pacific Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Certain Cans of "Smatter" Spray Foam
Recall 02203 · Jul 18, 2002 · Jakks Pacific Inc.
296,000
units affected
296,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02203
- Date
- Jul 18, 2002
- Company
- Jakks Pacific Inc.
- Units affected
- 296,000
- Product
- Smatter spray foam
- Product type
- Party Items
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
Only early production of spray foam with the date codes "0492PT" to "0952PT" stamped on the bottom of the can are involved in this recall. "Smatter" is an aerosol product that sprays a soft foam material from the can when the nozzle is pushed. The product is generally used at parties, celebrations, or games. The spray foam is sold in three different varieties: "Original Smatter," "Spit Smatter," and "Fatter Smatter." "SMATTER" appears in large print on the can and on the cardboard packaging. "Nickelodeon™" is written on the orange handle. "Made in China" is written the back of the product.
What can happen
If the pressurized can is left in a hot automobile, it can forcefully break apart and cause injury to a nearby consumer.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled "Smatter" away from children and contact Jakks Pacific, Inc. for information on receiving a free replacement "Smatter" product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Jakks Pacific has received eight reports of the aerosol container breaking apart. One child reportedly suffered a minor bump on the head, when a can of spray foam broke apart, after being in a hot car. In two cases, car windshields were cracked.
- Sold at
- Discount department and toy stores sold the recalled "Smatter" products nationwide, from February 2002 through June 5, 2002, for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled smatter spray foam?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled "Smatter" away from children and contact Jakks Pacific, Inc. for information on receiving a free replacement "Smatter" product.
What is the hazard?
If the pressurized can is left in a hot automobile, it can forcefully break apart and cause injury to a nearby consumer.
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.