CPSC recall 04-184, announced July 21, 2004, covers Kmart Pool Pump Water Gun (about 38,600 units). The cone-shaped nozzle can unexpectedly come off the water gun and be propelled, causing injury. The notice cites 4 incident reports and 4 injuries. Consumers should stop using the water guns and return them to a Kmart store for a full refund. Recall contact: go to www.kmart.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.
Which products are included?
The 15-inch-long water guns are shaped like giant syringes. When placed in a pool, they fill with water when the handle at the top of the device is pulled, and shoot water when pushed. They have either an orange tube with green handle and nozzle or a yellow tube with blue handle and nozzle. There is no writing on the water guns themselves
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The cone-shaped nozzle can unexpectedly come off the water gun and be propelled, causing injury.
Incidents and injuries
There have been four reports of injuries to children, including cuts and bruises to the face and head.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the water guns and return them to a Kmart store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kmart
- Recall number
- 04-184
- Units
- About 38,600
- Manufactured in
- Hong Kong
- Sold at / sales period
- Kmart stores nationwide, from January 2004 through June 2004, for about $2.
- Importer
- Kmart Corporation, of Troy, Mich.
Pool Pump Water Gun
CPSC product type: Swimming Pool Items
Recall contact information
Call Kmart at (866) KMART4U anytime or log on to the company's website at www.kmart.com
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