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Swimways “Skippy” Pool Toys

Description: Swimways Corp. Recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys Due to Laceration Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2007 Release #08-065 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 559-4653 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Swimways Corp. Recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys Due to Laceration Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: “Skippy” Pool Toys Units: About 31,000 Manufacturer: Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va. Hazard: The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users’ hands during launching of the toy. Incidents/Injuries: Swimways has received 24 reports 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. Description: This recall involves a rubber pool toy shaped like a fish. The fish are blue, purple or green colored and measure 8 ½ inches long by 5 inches 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. Sold at: Mass merchandisers and independent pool supply stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $10. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and contact Swimways for a free replacement toy. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Swimways toll-free at (888) 559-4653 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.swimways.com [Learn More]

Swimways “Skippy” Pool Toys Recall Information

Country of OriginChina
Recall Date11/06/2007
Recall ID4075
Recall Number08065
Product TypeSwimming Pool Items
HazardLaceration
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