CPSC recall 01-158, announced May 22, 2001, covers Spin Master Toys Splash Blast Water Rockets (about 108,000 units). The rockets, once propelled from the launcher, can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and can hit and injure children. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled water rocket toys immediately and call Spin Master Toys to to receive a replacement rocket. Recall contact: call (800) 622-8339, or go to www.spinmaster.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
A label on the front of the rocket launcher reads in part, "SPLASH BLAST WATER ROCKET," "CAUTION STAY CLEAR OF ROCKET DURING LAUNCH." Imprinted on the base of the rocket launcher is the month, day and year code that reads MM/DD/YYYY followed by the letters AC.
Which products are included?
The rockets have a transparent blue plastic body with a red soft foam nose and blue or yellow rocket fins. Each rocket comes with a color coordinated launcher that attaches to a garden hose. The rocket is powered by water and air. A label on the front of the rocket launcher reads in part, "SPLASH BLAST WATER ROCKET," "CAUTION STAY CLEAR OF ROCKET DURING LAUNCH." Imprinted on the base of the rocket launcher is the month, day and year code that reads MM/DD/YYYY followed by the letters AC. This recall includes rockets manufactured up to March 17, 2001 (03172001AC).
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The rockets, once propelled from the launcher, can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and can hit and injure children.
Incidents and injuries
Spin Master Toys has received five reports of the rockets striking children, including a report of a child being hit by the rocket in the head.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled water rocket toys immediately and call Spin Master Toys to to receive a replacement rocket.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Spin Master Toys
- Manufacturer
- Spin Master Toys, of Ontario, Canada
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 01-158
- Units
- About 108,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Major department stores, wholesale clubs and specialty stores, including WalMart, Toys R US, and Costco nationwide sold the rockets, from January 2001 through March 2001, for about $20.
Splash Blast Water Rockets
CPSC product type: Rockets
Recall contact information
Consumers may call Spin Master Toys at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a replacement rocket. Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at www.spinmaster.com
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