CPSC recall 18-153, announced May 10, 2018, covers Munchkin Waterpede™ children's bath toys (about 72,000 units). The bath toy can break apart exposing small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately take the bath toy away from young children and contact Munchkin for a free replacement bath toy of comparable value. Recall contact: call 877-242-3134, or go to www.munchkin.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Munchkin's Waterpede bath toys. The one piece multi-colored Centipede -shaped toy allows water to be scooped from the top, and flows through the chambers of bottom. The bath toy is 100% plastic and is for children six months and up.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bath toy can break apart exposing small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of the toy breaking apart and exposing small beads. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the bath toy away from young children and contact Munchkin for a free replacement bath toy of comparable value.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Munchkin
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 18-153
- Units
- About 72,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Babies R Us, Target, and other stores nationwide and online at munchkin.com from September 2015 through January 2018 for between $5 and $7.
- Importer
- Munchkin Inc., of Van Nuys, Calif.
Recall contact information
Munchkin toll-free at 877-242-3134 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.munchkin.com , click on Help at the bottom of the page and then Recalls for more information.
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