Swimways Corp. Recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
USSwimways Corp. Recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
Recalling Firm: Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users' hands during launching of the toy.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves a rubber pool toy shaped like a fish. The fish are blue, purple or green colored and measure 8 ½ inches long by 5 inches wide. A loop of elastic tubing shaped like a tongue comes out of the mouth of the fish and is used for launching the fish across the water like a slingshot. "WARNING. Do not aim at another person. Made in China" is printed on the bottom of the fish.
Affected Products
Skippy Pool Toys
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Swimways-Corp-Recalls-Skippy-Pool-Toys-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Swimways Corp. Recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3e0e519434bc4644ac94f276dfd42a2e.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Pool Toys |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ddf00f2a916e4e44a765b7f29fa449ea.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Pool Toy Package |
| Hazards › Name | The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users' hands during launching of the toy. |
| Injuries › Name | Swimways has received 24 reports of the pool toy breaking during use. There were five reports of injuries to children including one requiring stitches to a child's hand. Another child's thumb nail was ripped back from the nail bed. |
| Products › Name | Skippy Pool Toys |
| Products › Type | Swimming Pool Items |
| Products › Category I D | 2159 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 31,000 |
| Recall I D | 4075 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and contact Swimways for a free replacement toy. |
| Retailers › Name | Mass merchandisers and independent pool supply stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $10. |
| Recall Date | 2007-11-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves a rubber pool toy shaped like a fish. The fish are blue, purple or green colored and measure 8 ½ inches long by 5 inches wide. A loop of elastic tubing shaped like a tongue comes out of the mouth of the fish and is used for launching the fish across the water like a slingshot. "WARNING. Do not aim at another person. Made in China" is printed on the bottom of the fish. |
| Recall Number | 08065 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Swimways toll-free at (888) 559-4653 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.swimways.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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