CPSC, Swimways Corp. Announce Recall of Swim Trainers
CPSC, Swimways Corp. Announce Recall of Swim Trainers
Why was CPSC, Swimways Corp. Announce Recall of Swim Trainers recalled?
The nylon body strap on the swim trainer can detach or tear from the flotation device and release a child into water, posing a serious drowning hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the swim trainers immediately and return them to the company for a full refund. Swimways will provide consumers with a self-addressed envelope to return the product. Contact: Consumers should contact Swimways at (800) 889-7946 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.swimways.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
- Sandy Claws Swim Trainers
- Company
- Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.
- Quantity
- About 3,400
- Sold at
- Specialty pool and toy stores nationwide and Internet retailers sold the flotation devices, from January 2003 through July 2003, for about $12.
- Recall date
- September 10, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- There have been seven reports of the body straps detaching and two reports of the seams splitting, though no injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled "Sandy Claws" Swim Trainer is a red-and-yellow-colored fabric crab with eight stuffed legs and two eyes covering a styrofoam buoyancy float. Black straps are attached to the side seams to fasten around a child. Printed on the underside of the crab float are the words, "Swim Ways" and "CAUTION: This is not a lifesaving device. Do not leave child unattended while in use."