CPSC, Kmart Corporation Announce Recall of Pool Pump Water Guns
USCPSC, Kmart Corporation Announce Recall of Pool Pump Water Guns
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The cone-shaped nozzle can unexpectedly come off the water gun and be propelled, causing injury.
Product Description & Identification
The 15-inch-long water guns are shaped like giant syringes. When placed in a pool, they fill with water when the handle at the top of the device is pulled, and shoot water when pushed. They have either an orange tube with green handle and nozzle or a yellow tube with blue handle and nozzle. There is no writing on the water guns themselves
Affected Products
Pool Pump Water Gun
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Kmart-Corporation-Announce-Recall-of-Pool-Pump-Water-Guns- |
| Title | CPSC, Kmart Corporation Announce Recall of Pool Pump Water Guns |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pump-water-gun.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Pool Pump Water Guns |
| Hazards › Name | The cone-shaped nozzle can unexpectedly come off the water gun and be propelled, causing injury. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been four reports of injuries to children, including cuts and bruises to the face and head. |
| Products › Name | Pool Pump Water Gun |
| Products › Type | Swimming Pool Items |
| Products › Category I D | 2159 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 38,600 |
| Recall I D | 2657 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the water guns and return them to a Kmart store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Kmart Corporation, of Troy, Mich. |
| Retailers › Name | Kmart stores nationwide, from January 2004 through June 2004, for about $2. |
| Recall Date | 2004-07-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | The 15-inch-long water guns are shaped like giant syringes. When placed in a pool, they fill with water when the handle at the top of the device is pulled, and shoot water when pushed. They have either an orange tube with green handle and nozzle or a yellow tube with blue handle and nozzle. There is no writing on the water guns themselves |
| Recall Number | 04184 |
| Consumer Contact | Call Kmart at (866) KMART4U anytime or log on to the company's website at www.kmart.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-03-04T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Hong Kong |
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