CPSCJuly 21, 2004

CPSC, Kmart Corporation Announce Recall of Pool Pump

CPSC, Kmart Corporation Announce Recall of Pool Pump Water Guns

Why was CPSC, Kmart Corporation Announce Recall of Pool Pump recalled?

The cone-shaped nozzle can unexpectedly come off the water gun and be propelled, causing injury.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the water guns and return them to a Kmart store for a full refund. Contact: Call Kmart at (866) KMART4U anytime or log on to the company's website at www.kmart.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
Pool Pump Water Gun
Company
Kmart Corporation, of Troy, Mich.
Quantity
About 38,600
Sold at
Kmart stores nationwide, from January 2004 through June 2004, for about $2.
Recall date
July 21, 2004
Incidents / injuries
There have been four reports of injuries to children, including cuts and bruises to the face and head.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The 15-inch-long water guns are shaped like giant syringes. When placed in a pool, they fill with water when the handle at the top of the device is pulled, and shoot water when pushed. They have either an orange tube with green handle and nozzle or a yellow tube with blue handle and nozzle. There is no writing on the water guns themselves

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