Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury
CPSC recall 11012 · announced October 18, 2010 · Munchkin · 34,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves battery-operated bathtub submarine toys. The toy is yellow, has a smiling face, turquoise windows, an orange propeller and an orange periscope that turns the toy on and off. The intake valve has a water pump that sucks in water to propel the submarine. The toy is intended for use by children during bath time.
The hazard
The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing laceration hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Munchkin for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): CPSC and the company are aware of 19 incidents of lacerations to boys' genital area. One of the incidents required medical attention.
Sold at: Mass merchandise retail stores nationwide and children's stores nationwide from November 2009 through September 2010 for about $7.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Munchkin at (800) 344-2229 anytime or visit the company's website at http://www.munchkin.com/
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.