CPSC recall 11-012, announced October 18, 2010, covers Munchkin Bathtub Subs (about 34,000 units). The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing laceration hazard to children. The notice cites 19 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Munchkin for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy. Recall contact: call (800) 344-2229, or go to www.munchkin.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves battery-operated bathtub submarine toys. The toy is yellow, has a smiling face, turquoise windows, an orange propeller and an orange periscope that turns the toy on and off. The intake valve has a water pump that sucks in water to propel the submarine. The toy is intended for use by children during bath time.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing laceration hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and the company are aware of 19 incidents of lacerations to boys' genital area. One of the incidents required medical attention.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Munchkin for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Munchkin
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 11-012
- Units
- About 34,000 units
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchandise retail stores nationwide and children's stores nationwide from November 2009 through September 2010 for about $7.
- Importer
- Munchkin Inc, of North Hills, Calif.
Bathtub Subs
CPSC product type: Toys for Bathtub
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Munchkin at (800) 344-2229 anytime or visit the company's website at http://www.munchkin.com/
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