CPSC recall 99-006, announced October 8, 1998, covers Kmart "Splash Club" Deluxe Baby Floats (approximately 114,000 units). The seat of the pool toy can tear at the seam, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and possibly drown. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using these baby floats, and return them to their nearest Kmart store for a refund.
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UPC or product codes
016438100267016438100205016438897204016438897266Which products are included?
The Deluxe Inflatable Kiddie Boats are vinyl and consist of an orange inflatable circular tube with blue handles and a seat in the middle. The boats also have an inflatable, clear plastic barbell with various colored balls inside attached to the front of the boat. Writing on the boat includes, "KIDDIE BOAT . . INTRODUCES YOUR CHILD TO WATER . . . SPLASH CLUB," and has a picture of a dolphin jumping through a hoop. The boxes in which the boats were packaged are labeled with UPC Code 016438897204 or 016438100205 and Kmart Code 372954-115, located just above the price.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The seat of the pool toy can tear at the seam, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and possibly drown.
Incidents and injuries
Kmart has received one report of the float's seat tearing and causing a child to fall into the water. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these baby floats, and return them to their nearest Kmart store for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kmart
- Recall number
- 99-006
- Units
- Approximately 114,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Kmart stores nationwide sold the kiddie floats, from September 1996 through August 1998, for about $6.
- Distributor
- Kmart Corporation, of Troy, Mich.
"Splash Club" Deluxe Baby Floats
CPSC product type: Swimming Pool Items
Recall contact information
For further information about this recall, contact Kmart at (800) 63KMART anytime.
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