Recalls / 2010-10-18
Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury
11012 · Recalled 2010-10-18 · CPSC page
Description
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.
Hazards
The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing laceration hazard to children.
Reported injuries
CPSC and the company are aware of 19 incidents of lacerations to boys' genital area. One of the incidents required medical attention.
Remedy
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Bathtub Subs | About 34,000 units |
Parties
- Importer
- Munchkin Inc, of North Hills, Calif.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Mass merchandise retail, children's 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: CPSC recall 11012. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.