CPSC, Midwest Announce Recall of Toad Lawn Sprinklers
USCPSC, Midwest Announce Recall of Toad Lawn Sprinklers
Recalling Firm: Midwest, of Cannon Falls, Minn.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A small hose inside the toad can fail, allowing water to fill the toad's cavity. The increased water pressure can cause the toad to explode, posing the risk of injury to anyone nearby.
Product Description & Identification
The green, frog-shaped sprinkler is 6-1/2 inches long, 6-1/2 inches wide and 7 inches tall. The recalled lawn balls have a label on the bottom that includes the model number 738449 508893 and the words, "Made in China."
Affected Products
Toad Lawn Ball Sprinkler
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Midwest-Announce-Recall-of-Toad-Lawn-Sprinklers- |
| Title | CPSC, Midwest Announce Recall of Toad Lawn Sprinklers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/toad-sprinkler.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Toad Lawn Ball Sprinkler |
| Hazards › Name | A small hose inside the toad can fail, allowing water to fill the toad's cavity. The increased water pressure can cause the toad to explode, posing the risk of injury to anyone nearby. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been eight incidents involving the lawn balls exploding, though no injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Toad Lawn Ball Sprinkler |
| Products › Type | Sprinklers (Lawn) |
| Products › Category I D | 2149 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 4,000 |
| Recall I D | 2415 |
| Remedies › Name | The sprinklers should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Drug, flower, garden, and gift stores nationwide sold the sprinklers, from August 2002 through June 2003, for between $25 and $30. |
| Recall Date | 2003-07-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | The green, frog-shaped sprinkler is 6-1/2 inches long, 6-1/2 inches wide and 7 inches tall. The recalled lawn balls have a label on the bottom that includes the model number 738449 508893 and the words, "Made in China." |
| Recall Number | 03159 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Midwest, of Cannon Falls, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information about the recall, consumers can call Midwest at (800) 776-2075 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log onto their website at www.midwestofcannonfalls.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-06-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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