Safety regulator, Kmart Announce Recall of Children's Swim Masks
Recall 00158 · Aug 8, 2000 · Kmart Corp.
85,550
units affected
85,550
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00158
- Date
- Aug 8, 2000
- Company
- Kmart Corp.
- Units affected
- 85,550
- Product
- "Splash Club" swim masks for children
- Product type
- Swimming Pool Items
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The "Splash Club" Aquatic Child's Swim Mask is made of either purple, aqua or lime-green plastic. It has a clear glass lens and an adjustable head strap. "Tempered Splash Club Glass" is written on the mask. The mask is packaged in clear plastic with a cardboard insert labeled "Splash Club Aquatic Child's Swim Mask." The following UPC code is on the package: 072000 72970 0. The mask was made in China.
What can happen
The mask's glass lens can break into sharp pieces, causing lacerations to a child's face, eyes or hands.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these swim masks immediately and return them to the nearest Kmart or Super Kmart store for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kmart has received one report of the glass lens shattering. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Kmart and Super Kmart stores nationwide sold the swim masks, from February 2000 to July 2000, for about $3.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled "splash club" swim masks for children?
Consumers should stop using these swim masks immediately and return them to the nearest Kmart or Super Kmart store for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The mask's glass lens can break into sharp pieces, causing lacerations to a child's face, eyes or hands.
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.