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Archived – Swimways “Skippy” Pool Toy
- Starting date:
- November 1, 2007
- Posting date:
- November 1, 2007
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Physical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001594
Affected products
Swimways "Skippy" Pool Toy
Product description
This recall involves a rubber pool toy shaped like a fish. The fish are blue, purple or green coloured and measure 21.5 cm long by 13 cm wide. A loop of elastic tubing shaped like a tongue comes out of the mouth of the fish and is used for launching the fish across the water like a slingshot. "WARNING: Do not aim at another person. Made in China" is printed on the bottom of the fish.
Hazard identified
The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users' hands during launching of the toy.
Swimways has received 24 reports in the U.S of the pool toy breaking during use. There were five reports of injuries to children including one requiring stitches to a child's hand. Another child's thumb nail was ripped back from the nail bed.
In Canada, there was 1 injury in Ontario where a child received a cut on his finger from the elastic. No stitches were required.
Number sold
Approximately 5,000 units were distributed to Wal-Mart stores in Canada.
Time period sold
Sold in Wal-Mart stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for approx. $10.
Code(s) on product
UPC: 9586112028
Model number: 12028
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va
- Retailer
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Walmart Canada Inc.
Mississauga
Ontario
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-328-0402 (Option 3)
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What you should do
Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and contact Swimways for a free replacement toy.
For additional information, contact Swimways toll-free at 1-888-559-4653 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site.