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CPSC, Jakks Pacific Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Certain Cans of "Smatter" Sp...

Published: July 18, 2002Recall ID: 02203Category: generalCountry: US

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

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Jakks-Pacific-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Replace-Certain-Cans-of-Smatter-Spray-Foam-
TitleCPSC, Jakks Pacific Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Certain Cans of "Smatter" Spray Foam
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/smatter-foam.jpg
Images › CaptionRecalled "Smatter" spray foam
Hazards › NameIf the pressurized can is left in a hot automobile, it can forcefully break apart and cause injury to a nearby consumer.
Injuries › NameJakks 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 › NameSmatter spray foam
Products › TypeParty Items
Products › Category I D2063
Products › Number Of UnitsApproximately 296,000
Recall I D2175
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately take the recalled "Smatter" away from children and contact Jakks Pacific, Inc. for information on receiving a free replacement "Smatter" product.
Importers › NameJakks Pacific Inc., of Malibu, California
Retailers › NameDiscount department and toy stores sold the recalled "Smatter" products nationwide, from February 2002 through June 5, 2002, for about $10.
Recall Date2002-07-18T00:00:00
DescriptionOnly 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 Number02203
Consumer ContactConsumers 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 Date2025-09-26T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina