CPSC recall 08-065, announced November 6, 2007, covers Swimways Skippy Pool Toys (about 31,000 units). The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users' hands during launching of the toy. The notice cites 24 incident reports and 5 injuries. Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and contact Swimways for a free replacement toy. Recall contact: call (888) 559-4653, or go to www.swimways.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users' hands during launching of the toy.
Incidents and injuries
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.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and contact Swimways for a free replacement toy.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Swimways
- Manufacturer
- Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-065
- Units
- About 31,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchandisers and independent pool supply stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $10.
Skippy Pool Toys
CPSC product type: Swimming Pool Items
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Swimways toll-free at (888) 559-4653 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.swimways.com
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