CPSCGeneral Alert
Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Baby Floats Due to Drowning Hazard
Published: July 2, 2009Recall ID: 09261Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The leg straps in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into or under the water, posing a risk of drowning.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled inflatable baby floats were sold in a variety of styles and colors. The names and model numbers are located on the packaging. A date between 08/02 and 07/08 is molded on the valves of recalled products. Products not included in the recall can be identified with the lettering "NP" molded on the valve.
Affected Products
Inflatable Baby Floats
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Aqua-Leisure-Industries-Recalls-Inflatable-Baby-Floats-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard |
| Title | Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Baby Floats Due to Drowning Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/274c4b285ba44b938ac9275ad24f6565.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Baby & Me Combo |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/07cf89f214f5434eb412d5089777fe4a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Deluxe Baby Boat |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/131033ef5c7447e6991df861f25a157e.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Deluxe Toddler Racer |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e11eb1fdafb94f7a9e2fef4f8dcbecfa.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Cozy Crab Sunshade Float/Crabby Baby Boat |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c1e36b41e05249d4a541007a98363728.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Silly Seahorse Sunshade Floatr |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e44028df69d341c9a115e72902def364.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Playful Puppy Sunshade Float |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7a1095f5dda6448cb7a522a2c4ffd55a.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Ticklish Turtle Sunshade Float/Baby Boat |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/788259bdd8a6493d897d1f75264ff065.jpg |
| Images › 8 › Caption | Toddler Race Boat |
| Images › 9 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/dad7a118cd4940cc86b5354c56cd1e31.jpg |
| Images › 9 › Caption | Aquarium Baby Float |
| Images › 10 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f1aef78be30348f5b5038e60fb63464e.jpg |
| Images › 10 › Caption | Adjustable Canopy Sunshade Float |
| Images › 11 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a76aa203840e49bdadbe754bfce86df6.jpg |
| Images › 11 › Caption | Sunshade Wave Rider Float |
| Images › 12 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f0c6c462f03f4870bb6a40f94d72a226.jpg |
| Images › 12 › Caption | Sunshade Buggy |
| Images › 13 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8a8123f5b26845aea683b8045a0394b8.jpg |
| Images › 13 › Caption | Sunshade Water Buggy (Girl/Boy) |
| Images › 14 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c9d6368a386b4fb8a59f4b0f8ce73ef5.jpg |
| Images › 14 › Caption | Kiddie Cabin Cruiser |
| Images › 15 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a79a84bf37414406abb72b381a00b054.jpg |
| Images › 15 › Caption | Sing-Along Wave Rider |
| Images › 16 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b3ea502632984630b52b7c9e2fa793a5.jpg |
| Images › 16 › Caption | Quacker Float |
| Images › 17 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/76692b693c6b4b38baa68077c20a1860.jpg |
| Images › 17 › Caption | Squirtin' Tootin' Tugboat |
| Images › 18 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e8df4e38850041dfbe8673f4ec9fe77e.jpg |
| Images › 18 › Caption | Baby Nessie Sunshade Float |
| Hazards › Name | The leg straps in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into or under the water, posing a risk of drowning. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been 31 reports of float seats tearing, causing children to fall into or under the water. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Inflatable Baby Floats |
| Products › Type | Baby Floats |
| Products › Category I D | 1832 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4 Million |
| Recall I D | 5352 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled inflatable baby floats and contact Aqua-Leisure for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide, including Target, Toys "R" Us, Wal-Mart, Dollar General, Kmart, Walgreens, Ace Hardware, and Bed, Bath & Beyond from December 2002 through June 2009 for between $8 and $15. |
| Recall Date | 2009-07-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled inflatable baby floats were sold in a variety of styles and colors. The names and model numbers are located on the packaging. A date between 08/02 and 07/08 is molded on the valves of recalled products. Products not included in the recall can be identified with the lettering "NP" molded on the valve. |
| Recall Number | 09261 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Aqua-Leisure Industries, of Avon, Mass. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Aqua-Leisure toll-free at (866) 807-3998 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.aqualeisure.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-06-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |