Swimways Corp. Recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 08065 · Nov 6, 2007 · Swimways Corp.
31,000
units affected
31,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08065
- Date
- Nov 6, 2007
- Company
- Swimways Corp.
- Units affected
- 31,000
- Product
- Skippy Pool Toys
- Product type
- Swimming Pool Items
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves a rubber pool toy shaped like a fish. The fish are blue, purple or green colored and measure 8 ½ inches long by 5 inches wide. A loop of elastic tubing shaped like a tongue comes out of the mouth of the fish and is used for launching the fish across the water like a slingshot. "WARNING. Do not aim at another person. Made in China" is printed on the bottom of the fish.
What can happen
The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users' hands during launching of the toy.
The fix
Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and contact Swimways for a free replacement toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Swimways has received 24 reports of the pool toy breaking during use. There were five reports of injuries to children including one requiring stitches to a child's hand. Another child's thumb nail was ripped back from the nail bed.
- Sold at
- Mass merchandisers and independent pool supply stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled skippy pool toys?
Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and contact Swimways for a free replacement toy.
What is the hazard?
The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users' hands during launching of the toy.
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.