CPSC recall 15-739, announced July 1, 2015, covers Otteroo Inflatable Baby Floats (about 3,000 units). The seam on the flotation device can leak air and deflate, posing a risk of drowning. The notice cites 54 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inflatable baby floats and contact the firm to receive a free replacement. Recall contact: call (415) 236-5388, or go to www.otteroo.com.
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Which products are included?
The Otteroo Inflatable Baby Float is an inflatable round ring made of clear and blue plastic material. It has two air chambers that fasten around a baby's neck with a white buckle. The floats have a chin rest, two handles and two circular openings on the back of the ring to allow the device to expand as the child grows with age. There are three colorful balls that move freely around inside the ring. The name "Otteroo" is imprinted on the top of the float in large, orange letters with an Otter logo.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The seam on the flotation device can leak air and deflate, posing a risk of drowning.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 54 reports of broken seams on the product. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inflatable baby floats and contact the firm to receive a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Otteroo
- Recall number
- 15-739
- Units
- About 3,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Otteroo.com and Amazon.com and Zulily.com from January 2014 through July 2014 for about $35.
- Distributor
- Otteroo Corporation, of San Francisco, Calif.
Otteroo Inflatable Baby Floats
CPSC product type: Baby Floats
Recall contact information
Otteroo Corp. collect (415) 236-5388 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online www.otteroo.com and click on "Safety" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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