Syratech Corporation Recalls Elements® Decorative Lawn Sprinklers
CPSC recall 06246 · announced August 25, 2006 · Syratech · 10,000 units affected
The product
The recalled products are Elements® lawn sprinklers with a plastic decorative body mounted on wheels in the shape of a green frog, blue fish or yellow duck sold under model numbers: Model No. 4005059 (Duck)Model No. 4005060 (Frog)Model No. 4005061 (Fish) The model numbers are located on the side of the packaging.
The hazard
The plastic body of the lawn sprinkler can crack when placed under intense water pressure and pieces of it can break off and be projected 5 to 10 feet in the air. This could pose a risk of injury to consumers and bystanders.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using these sprinklers immediately and return them to Syratech Corp. for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Syratech has received two reports of the lawn sprinkler cracking and projecting pieces of the decorative covering in the air. The company has no reports of injuries.
Sold at: Discount retailers nationwide from March 2006 through August 2006 for between $15 and $30.
Consumer contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Syratech. at (800) 471-3986 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by e-mail at consumerservices@syratech.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.