Zuru Recalls 7.5 Million Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark Bath Toys With Hard Plastic Top Fins Due to Risk of Impalement, Laceration and Puncture Injuries to Children
USZuru Recalls 7.5 Million Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark Bath Toys With Hard Plastic Top Fins Due to Risk of Impalement, Laceration and Puncture Injuries to Children
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TranslatedWhen using the recalled bath toys, particularly in a bathtub or wading pool, a child can slip and fall or sit onto the hard plastic top fin of the shark, posing risks of impalement, lacerations and punctures.
Produktbeschreibung & Identifikation
TranslatedThis recall involves both full-size Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim bath toys and Mini Baby Shark Swimming bath toys. The recalled full-size Baby Shark bath toys sing and swim when placed in water. They have a hard plastic top fin with three grooves on one side, measure about 7-inches from nose to tail and were sold in three colors: yellow, pink and blue. They were sold individually and in packs of three. The recalled full-size bath toys have tracking label information on the bottom, including raised lettering that states model number "#25282" and a date code beginning with the letters "DG" followed by "YYYY/MM/DD" in the date range DG20190501 through DG20220619. Only full-size Baby Shark toys with a hard plastic top fin are included in this recall. The recalled Mini Baby Shark bath toys swim when placed in water but do not sing. They have a hard plastic top fin, measure about 4-inches from nose to tail and were sold in three colors: yellow, pink and blue. They were sold individually, in packs of two or three, and as part of a Baby Shark Music Water Park playset. The recalled mini-size bath toys have tracking label information on the bottom, including raised lettering that states model numbers "#7163," "#7175," "#7166," or "#25291" and a date code beginning with the letters "DG" followed by "YYYY/MM/DD" in the date range DG2020615 through DG202352.
Betroffene Produkte
TranslatedRobo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim Bath Toys (full-size) and Robo Alive Junior Mini Baby Shark Swimming Bath Toys (mini-size)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Zuru-Recalls-7-5-Million-Baby-Shark-and-Mini-Baby-Shark-Bath-Toys-With-Hard-Plastic-Top-Fins-Due-to-Risk-of-Impalement-Laceration-and-Puncture-Injuries-to-Children |
| Title | Zuru Recalls 7.5 Million Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark Bath Toys With Hard Plastic Top Fins Due to Risk of Impalement, Laceration and Puncture Injuries to Children |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/yellow-shark.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim Bath Toy in yellow |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/blue-shark.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim Bath Toy in blue |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pink-shark.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim Bath Toy in pink |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/3-pack-sharks.png |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim Bath Toy 3-pack |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/plastic-fin.png |
| Images › 5 › Caption | The recalled full-size toys have three grooves on one side of the hard plastic top fin |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/date-code.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Date code in "DGYYYY/MM/DD" format and in the date code range of DG20190501 through DG20220619 and model number "#25282" are located on the bottom of the recalled full-size toys |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/mini-shark-blue.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Recalled Robo Alive Junior Mini Baby Shark Swimming Toy in blue |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2-pack-mini.png |
| Images › 8 › Caption | Recalled Robo Alive Junior Mini Baby Shark Swimming Toy 2-pack |
| Images › 9 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/date-code-mini.jpg |
| Images › 9 › Caption | Date code in "DGYYYY/MM/DD" format and in the date code range of DG2020615 through DG2023525 and model number "#7163," "#7175," "#7166," or "#25291" are located on the bottom of the recalled mini-size toys |
| Images › 10 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/baby-shark-playset.jpg |
| Images › 10 › Caption | Recalled Baby Shark Music Water Park playset |
| Hazards › Name | When using the recalled bath toys, particularly in a bathtub or wading pool, a child can slip and fall or sit onto the hard plastic top fin of the shark, posing risks of impalement, lacerations and punctures. |
| Injuries › Name | Zuru is aware of 12 reports of children falling or sitting onto the recalled full-size Baby Shark bath toy, resulting in impalement injuries, lacerations and puncture wounds, including to children's genital, anorectal and facial areas. Nine of the incidents required stitches or medical attention. There have been no reported incidents or injuries involving the Mini Baby Shark bath toys. |
| Products › Name | Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim Bath Toys (full-size) and Robo Alive Junior Mini Baby Shark Swimming Bath Toys (mini-size) |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7.5 million (6.5 million Baby Shark bath toys and 1 million Mini Baby Shark bath toys) |
| Recall I D | 9655 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bath toys and contact Zuru for a full refund of $14 for each full-size bath toy or $6 for each mini-size bath toy, in the form of a prepaid virtual Mastercard. Consumers should disable the tail fin (by cutting it on the full-size bath toy or by bending it on the mini-size bath toy), mark the body of the shark bath toy with the word "recalled" and the unique code provided during registration for the recall, then upload a photo of the product, showing it is disabled and marked, at https://www.recallrtr.com/bathshark. Upon receipt of the photo, Zuru will issue a refund to purchasers. |
| Importers › Name | Zuru LLC, of El Segundo, California |
| Retailers › Name | Walmart, CVS Pharmacy, Dollar General Corp., Family Dollar Services, HEB Grocery Company, Meijer, Target, TJX Companies, Ross, and Walgreens stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com, www.target.com, www.amazon.com and other websites. The full-size Baby Shark bath toys were sold from May 2019 through March 2023 for between $13 and $15. The Mini Baby Shark bath toys were sold individually and in multi-unit packs from July 2020 through June 2023 for between $6 and $20. |
| Recall Date | 2023-06-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves both full-size Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim bath toys and Mini Baby Shark Swimming bath toys. The recalled full-size Baby Shark bath toys sing and swim when placed in water. They have a hard plastic top fin with three grooves on one side, measure about 7-inches from nose to tail and were sold in three colors: yellow, pink and blue. They were sold individually and in packs of three. The recalled full-size bath toys have tracking label information on the bottom, including raised lettering that states model number "#25282" and a date code beginning with the letters "DG" followed by "YYYY/MM/DD" in the date range DG20190501 through DG20220619. Only full-size Baby Shark toys with a hard plastic top fin are included in this recall. The recalled Mini Baby Shark bath toys swim when placed in water but do not sing. They have a hard plastic top fin, measure about 4-inches from nose to tail and were sold in three colors: yellow, pink and blue. They were sold individually, in packs of two or three, and as part of a Baby Shark Music Water Park playset. The recalled mini-size bath toys have tracking label information on the bottom, including raised lettering that states model numbers "#7163," "#7175," "#7166," or "#25291" and a date code beginning with the letters "DG" followed by "YYYY/MM/DD" in the date range DG2020615 through DG202352. |
| Recall Number | 23229 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Zuru toll-free at 833-820-0839 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://www.recallrtr.com/bathshark or www.Zurutoys.com and click on "Recalls" at the top of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2023-06-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.
Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).
Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Zuru Recalls 7.5 Million Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark Bath Toys With Hard Plastic Top Fins Due to Risk of Impalemen...?
Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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