CPSC recall 02-166, announced May 21, 2002, covers Aqua-Leisure Industries SunSmart baby floats (about 98,000 units). The leg holes in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and, possibly, drown. The notice cites 12 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these recalled floats immediately and contact Aqua-Leisure for a free replacement. Recall contact: call (866) 807-3998, or go to www.aqualeisure.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled floats are packaged as "SunSmart" Baby Adjustable Sunshade Boats. The baby floats are blue and white circular tubes with a seat in the middle, and a detachable protective sunshade. The vinyl floats, intended for ages 6 months to 18 months, have pictures of purple crabs and various colored fish along the top. The word, "SunSmart" is printed across the front of the float. The recalled boats can be identified by the lettering "C/S" molded on the valve. Only floats with the "C/S" lettering are involved in the recall, subsequent floats have been corrected. Baby floats purchased after September 2001 are not involved in this recall. The baby float recall was originally announced on November 28, 2001.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The leg holes in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and, possibly, drown.
Incidents and injuries
Aqua-Leisure and CPSC have received 12 reports of the floats' seats tearing and causing children to fall into the water. There were four incidents of children becoming completely submerged, before a caregiver was able to reach them. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled floats immediately and contact Aqua-Leisure for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 02-166
- Units
- About 98,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Juvenile products, specialty and discount department stores nationwide, including Target, K-Mart, Bed Bath and Beyond and Baby Central, sold the baby floats, from August 2000 through September 2001, for between $10 and $13.
- Importer
- Aqua-Leisure Industries Inc., of Avon, Mass.
SunSmart baby floats
CPSC product type: Baby Floats
Recall contact information
Consumers can contact Aqua-Leisure at (866) 807-3998 between 9 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.aqualeisure.com
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