CPSC, Midwest Announce Recall of Toad Lawn Sprinklers
CPSC, Midwest Announce Recall of Toad Lawn Sprinklers
Why was CPSC, Midwest Announce Recall of Toad Lawn Sprinklers recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
The sprinklers should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. 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
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 identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Toad Lawn Ball Sprinkler
- Company
- Midwest, of Cannon Falls, Minn.
- Quantity
- 4,000
- Sold at
- Drug, flower, garden, and gift stores nationwide sold the sprinklers, from August 2002 through June 2003, for between $25 and $30.
- Recall date
- July 17, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- There have been eight incidents involving the lawn balls exploding, though no injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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."