CPSC recall 09-112, announced January 29, 2009, covers JAKKS Pacific Spa Factory™ Aromatherapy Fountain & Bath Benefits Kits (about 516,000 units). Pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars of Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies can cause the caps on the jars to blow off, posing explosion and projectile hazards. The notice cites 88 incident reports and 13 injuries. Consumers should immediately take the toy's jars and caps away from children and contact JAKKS for free replacement jar caps with vent holes. Recall contact: call (877) 875-2557, go to www.myspafactory.com, or email caps@jakks.net.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves the purple caps on jars in the Spa Factory™ Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain and the Bath Benefits™ Kit toys. The jars are used to make Bath Bombs/Balls and Bath Fizzies. The following models are included in this recall. The item number is located on the bottom of the product's packaging. Model Item Number Spa Factory™ Bath Benefits™ Kit 37836 Spa Factory™ Deluxe Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain 37908 Spa Factory™ Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain 37837 Spa Factory™ Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain 54892 Spa Factory™ Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain 54857
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars of Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies can cause the caps on the jars to blow off, posing explosion and projectile hazards. The mixtures also can contain citric acid, which can get into the eyes during an explosion, posing a risk of eye irritation.
Incidents and injuries
JAKKS and CPSC have received 88 reports of exploding jars, including 13 injuries. Injuries to children aged 6 to 11 years old include three cases of irritated eyes, two eye injuries from flying caps, a cheek welt and a cheek cut. Injuries to adults include four reports of bruising, one swollen joint, and one face gash.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the toy's jars and caps away from children and contact JAKKS for free replacement jar caps with vent holes.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- JAKKS Pacific
- Recall number
- 09-112
- Units
- About 516,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, Target, and toy stores nationwide from August 2008 through January 2009 for about $13 for the Bath Benefits Kit and between $30 and $50 for the Aromatherapy Fountain.
- Importer
- JAKKS Pacific Inc., of Malibu, Calif.
Spa Factory™ Aromatherapy Fountain & Bath Benefits Kits
CPSC product type: Air Fresheners/Aromatherapy
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact JAKKS toll-free at (877) 875-2557 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.myspafactory.com, or email the firm at caps@jakks.net
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