CPSC, Kmart Announce Recall of Children's Swim Masks
CPSC, Kmart Announce Recall of Children's Swim Masks
Why was CPSC, Kmart Announce Recall of Children's Swim Masks recalled?
The mask's glass lens can break into sharp pieces, causing lacerations to a child's face, eyes or hands.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these swim masks immediately and return them to the nearest Kmart or Super Kmart store for a refund. Contact: For more information, consumers should call Kmart at (800) 63KMART anytime.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 072000729700
- Product
- "Splash Club" swim masks for children
- Company
- Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich.
- Quantity
- About 85,550
- Sold at
- Kmart and Super Kmart stores nationwide sold the swim masks, from February 2000 to July 2000, for about $3.
- Recall date
- August 8, 2000
- Incidents / injuries
- Kmart has received one report of the glass lens shattering. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The "Splash Club" Aquatic Child's Swim Mask is made of either purple, aqua or lime-green plastic. It has a clear glass lens and an adjustable head strap. "Tempered Splash Club Glass" is written on the mask. The mask is packaged in clear plastic with a cardboard insert labeled "Splash Club Aquatic Child's Swim Mask." The following UPC code is on the package: 072000 72970 0. The mask was made in China.