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Spa FactoryTM Aromatherapy Fountain and Bath BenefitsTM Kits
- Starting date:
- February 1, 2009
- Posting date:
- February 1, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Cosmetics, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Physical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001908
Affected products
Spa FactoryTM Aromatherapy Fountain and Bath BenefitsTM Kits
Product description
This recall involves the purple caps on jars in the Spa Factory™ Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain and the Bath Benefits™ Kit toys. The jars are used to make Bath Bombs/Balls and Bath Fizzies.
Model | UPC | Item Number |
---|---|---|
Spa Factory™ Bath Benefits™ Kit | 22876-54896-7 | 54896 |
Spa Factory™ Deluxe Spa Fantasty Aromatherapy Fountain | 22876-37908-0 | 37908 |
Spa Factory™ Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain | 22876-54856-1 | 54856 |
Spa Factory™ Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain | 22876-54892-9 | 54892-48 |
Hazard identified
Pressure from the build up of carbon dioxide in the jars of the Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies can cause the caps on the jars to blow off, posing explosion and projectile hazards. The mixtures can also contain citric acid, which can get into the eyes during an explosion, posing a risk of eye irritation.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these jars. However, JAKKS and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have received 88 reports of exploding jars, including 13 injuries.
Number sold
A total of 8,488 of the recalled products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from November 2008 to January 2009.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
JAKKS Pacific Inc.
Malibu
California
UNITED STATES
- Retailer
-
Loblaws Companies Ltd.
Brampton
Ontario
CANADA
- Retailer
-
Toys R Us
Concord
Ontario
CANADA
- Retailer
-
Walmart Canada Inc.
Mississauga
Ontario
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-328-0402 (Option 3)
- Retailer
-
Zellers Inc.
Hudson's Bay Company
Brampton
Ontario
CANADA
What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the toy's jars and caps away from children, and contact JAKKS for free replacement jar caps with vent holes.
For additional information, consumers can contact JAKKS toll-free at 877-875-2557 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site, or email the firm at caps@jakks.net.