CPSCAugust 8, 2000

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.

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