Aqua-Leisure Industries Inflatable Baby Floats recall: Drowning Hazard
Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Baby Floats Due to Drowning Hazard
Why was Aqua-Leisure Industries Inflatable Baby Floats recalled?
The leg straps in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into or under the water, posing a risk of drowning.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled inflatable baby floats and contact Aqua-Leisure for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Aqua-Leisure toll-free at (866) 807-3998 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.aqualeisure.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
- Inflatable Baby Floats
- Company
- Aqua-Leisure Industries, of Avon, Mass.
- Quantity
- About 4 Million
- Sold at
- Juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide, including Target, Toys "R" Us, Wal-Mart, Dollar General, Kmart, Walgreens, Ace Hardware, and Bed, Bath & Beyond from December 2002 through June 2009 for between $8 and $15.
- Recall date
- July 2, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- There have been 31 reports of float seats tearing, causing children to fall into or under the water. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled inflatable baby floats were sold in a variety of styles and colors. The names and model numbers are located on the packaging. A date between 08/02 and 07/08 is molded on the valves of recalled products. Products not included in the recall can be identified with the lettering "NP" molded on the valve.