CPSCMay 10, 2018

Munchkin Waterpede Bath Toys recall: Choking Hazard

Munchkin Recalls Waterpede Bath Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Why was Munchkin Waterpede Bath Toys recalled?

The bath toy can break apart exposing small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the bath toy away from young children and contact Munchkin for a free replacement bath toy of comparable value. Contact: Munchkin toll-free at 877-242-3134 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.munchkin.com , click on Help at the bottom of the page and then Recalls for more information.

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
Waterpede™ children's bath toys
Company
Munchkin Inc., of Van Nuys, Calif.
Quantity
About 72,000
Sold at
Babies R Us, Target, and other stores nationwide and online at munchkin.com from September 2015 through January 2018 for between $5 and $7.
Recall date
May 10, 2018
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received one report of the toy breaking apart and exposing small beads. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Munchkin's Waterpede bath toys. The one piece multi-colored Centipede -shaped toy allows water to be scooped from the top, and flows through the chambers of bottom. The bath toy is 100% plastic and is for children six months and up.

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