Swimways Corp. "Skippy" Pool Toys recall: Laceration Hazard
Swimways Corp. Recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Swimways Corp. "Skippy" Pool Toys recalled?
The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users' hands during launching of the toy.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and contact Swimways for a free replacement toy. Contact: For additional information, contact Swimways toll-free at (888) 559-4653 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site 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
- Skippy Pool Toys
- Company
- Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.
- Quantity
- About 31,000
- Sold at
- Mass merchandisers and independent pool supply stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $10.
- Recall date
- November 6, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Swimways has received 24 reports of the pool toy breaking during use. There were five reports of injuries to children including one requiring stitches to a child's hand. Another child's thumb nail was ripped back from the nail bed.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves a rubber pool toy shaped like a fish. The fish are blue, purple or green colored and measure 8 ½ inches long by 5 inches wide. A loop of elastic tubing shaped like a tongue comes out of the mouth of the fish and is used for launching the fish across the water like a slingshot. "WARNING. Do not aim at another person. Made in China" is printed on the bottom of the fish.