CPSC, JAKKS Pacific Announce Recall of "Spit Smatter" Spray Foam
CPSC recall 03153 · announced July 2, 2003 · Jakks Pacific · 1 units affected
The product
The "Spit Smatter" spray comes in a pressurized can and emits a colored foam based on one of five brands: "Original Smatter," "Blueberry Smatter," "Banana Cream Smatter," "Lemon Meringue Smatter," and "Fatter Smatter." The brand name is printed on the can and the word "Nickelodeon" is printed on the orange trigger mechanism.
The hazard
The aerosol cans can forcefully break apart, posing a risk of serious injury to nearby consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the aerosol can away from children and contact the company for instructions on disposal and how to receive a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The Company has received four reports of the aerosol cans breaking apart, including one incident that resulted in a laceration injury to a consumer and several incidents involving property damage.
Sold at: Discount department and toy stores nationwide sold the "Spit Smatter" foam cans, between February 2002 and June 2003, for about $10.
Consumer contact: Call JAKKS Pacific at (800) 554-5516 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or e-mail the company at smatterrecall@jakks.net
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.