Midwest · Recalled
CPSC, Midwest Announce Recall of Toad Lawn Sprinklers
A small hose inside the toad can fail, allowing water to fill the toad's cavity. The increased water pressure can cause the toad to explode, posing the risk of injury to anyone nearby.
- Units
- 4,000
- Reports
- 8
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $25–$30
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The green, frog-shaped sprinkler is 6-1/2 inches long, 6-1/2 inches wide and 7 inches tall. The recalled lawn balls have a label on the bottom that includes the model number 738449 508893 and the words, "Made in China."
The file
- Sold at
- Drug, flower, garden, and gift stores nationwide sold the sprinklers, from August 2002 through June 2003, for between $25 and $30.
- Product type
- Sprinklers (Lawn)
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Midwest, of Cannon Falls, Minn.
Incident log
There have been eight incidents involving the lawn balls exploding, though no injuries or property damage have been reported.
What the notice says to do
The sprinklers should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For more information about the recall, consumers can call Midwest at (800) 776-2075 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log onto their website at www.midwestofcannonfalls.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 17 2003; last revised JUN 13 2025.