Safety regulator, Swimways Corp. Announce Recall of Swim Trainers
Recall 03179 · Sep 10, 2003 · Swimways Corp.
3,400
units affected
3,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03179
- Date
- Sep 10, 2003
- Company
- Swimways Corp.
- Units affected
- 3,400
- Product
- Sandy Claws Swim Trainers
- Product type
- Swimming Pool Items
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
The recalled "Sandy Claws" Swim Trainer is a red-and-yellow-colored fabric crab with eight stuffed legs and two eyes covering a styrofoam buoyancy float. Black straps are attached to the side seams to fasten around a child. Printed on the underside of the crab float are the words, "Swim Ways" and "CAUTION: This is not a lifesaving device. Do not leave child unattended while in use."
What can happen
The nylon body strap on the swim trainer can detach or tear from the flotation device and release a child into water, posing a serious drowning hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the swim trainers immediately and return them to the company for a full refund. Swimways will provide consumers with a self-addressed envelope to return the product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been seven reports of the body straps detaching and two reports of the seams splitting, though no injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty pool and toy stores nationwide and Internet retailers sold the flotation devices, from January 2003 through July 2003, for about $12.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sandy claws swim trainers?
Consumers should stop using the swim trainers immediately and return them to the company for a full refund. Swimways will provide consumers with a self-addressed envelope to return the product.
What is the hazard?
The nylon body strap on the swim trainer can detach or tear from the flotation device and release a child into water, posing a serious drowning hazard to young children.
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.