CPSC, Jakks Pacific Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Certain Cans of "Smatter" Spray Foam
USCPSC, Jakks Pacific Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Certain Cans of "Smatter" Spray Foam
Reason for Recall / Hazard
If the pressurized can is left in a hot automobile, it can forcefully break apart and cause injury to a nearby consumer.
Product Description & Identification
Only early production of spray foam with the date codes "0492PT" to "0952PT" stamped on the bottom of the can are involved in this recall. "Smatter" is an aerosol product that sprays a soft foam material from the can when the nozzle is pushed. The product is generally used at parties, celebrations, or games. The spray foam is sold in three different varieties: "Original Smatter," "Spit Smatter," and "Fatter Smatter." "SMATTER" appears in large print on the can and on the cardboard packaging. "Nickelodeon™" is written on the orange handle. "Made in China" is written the back of the product.
Affected Products
Smatter spray foam
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Jakks-Pacific-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Replace-Certain-Cans-of-Smatter-Spray-Foam- |
| Title | CPSC, Jakks Pacific Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Certain Cans of "Smatter" Spray Foam |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/smatter-foam.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled "Smatter" spray foam |
| Hazards › Name | If the pressurized can is left in a hot automobile, it can forcefully break apart and cause injury to a nearby consumer. |
| Injuries › Name | Jakks Pacific has received eight reports of the aerosol container breaking apart. One child reportedly suffered a minor bump on the head, when a can of spray foam broke apart, after being in a hot car. In two cases, car windshields were cracked. |
| Products › Name | Smatter spray foam |
| Products › Type | Party Items |
| Products › Category I D | 2063 |
| Products › Number Of Units | Approximately 296,000 |
| Recall I D | 2175 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled "Smatter" away from children and contact Jakks Pacific, Inc. for information on receiving a free replacement "Smatter" product. |
| Importers › Name | Jakks Pacific Inc., of Malibu, California |
| Retailers › Name | Discount department and toy stores sold the recalled "Smatter" products nationwide, from February 2002 through June 5, 2002, for about $10. |
| Recall Date | 2002-07-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | Only early production of spray foam with the date codes "0492PT" to "0952PT" stamped on the bottom of the can are involved in this recall. "Smatter" is an aerosol product that sprays a soft foam material from the can when the nozzle is pushed. The product is generally used at parties, celebrations, or games. The spray foam is sold in three different varieties: "Original Smatter," "Spit Smatter," and "Fatter Smatter." "SMATTER" appears in large print on the can and on the cardboard packaging. "Nickelodeon™" is written on the orange handle. "Made in China" is written the back of the product. |
| Recall Number | 02203 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may contact Jakks Pacific, Inc. at (800) 554-5516 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, for information on receiving a free replacement "Smatter" product. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.jakkspacific.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-26T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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