CPSCGeneral Alert
Munchkin Recalls Waterpede Bath Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Published: May 10, 2018Recall ID: 18153Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bath toy can break apart exposing small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Munchkin's Waterpede bath toys. The one piece multi-colored Centipede -shaped toy allows water to be scooped from the top, and flows through the chambers of bottom. The bath toy is 100% plastic and is for children six months and up.
Affected Products
Waterpede™ children's bath toys
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Munchkin-Recalls-Waterpede-Bath-Toys-Due-to-Choking-Hazard |
| Title | Munchkin Recalls Waterpede Bath Toys Due to Choking Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/997_1.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/997_2.jpeg |
| Hazards › Name | The bath toy can break apart exposing small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received one report of the toy breaking apart and exposing small beads. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Waterpede™ children's bath toys |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 72,000 |
| Recall I D | 8320 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the bath toy away from young children and contact Munchkin for a free replacement bath toy of comparable value. |
| Importers › Name | Munchkin Inc., of Van Nuys, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Babies R Us, Target, and other stores nationwide and online at munchkin.com from September 2015 through January 2018 for between $5 and $7. |
| Recall Date | 2018-05-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Munchkin's Waterpede bath toys. The one piece multi-colored Centipede -shaped toy allows water to be scooped from the top, and flows through the chambers of bottom. The bath toy is 100% plastic and is for children six months and up. |
| Recall Number | 18153 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Munchkin toll-free at 877-242-3134 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.munchkin.com , click on Help at the bottom of the page and then Recalls for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-05-10T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |