Swimways Corp. · Recalled
CPSC, Swimways Corp. Announce Recall of Swim Trainers
The nylon body strap on the swim trainer can detach or tear from the flotation device and release a child into water, posing a serious drowning hazard to young children.
- Units
- About 3,400
- Reports
- 7
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $12
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled "Sandy Claws" Swim Trainer is a red-and-yellow-colored fabric crab with eight stuffed legs and two eyes covering a styrofoam buoyancy float. Black straps are attached to the side seams to fasten around a child. Printed on the underside of the crab float are the words, "Swim Ways" and "CAUTION: This is not a lifesaving device. Do not leave child unattended while in use."
The file
- Sold at
- Specialty pool and toy stores nationwide and Internet retailers sold the flotation devices, from January 2003 through July 2003, for about $12.
- Product type
- Swimming Pool Items
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Incident log
There have been seven reports of the body straps detaching and two reports of the seams splitting, though no injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the swim trainers immediately and return them to the company for a full refund. Swimways will provide consumers with a self-addressed envelope to return the product.
Consumers should contact Swimways at (800) 889-7946 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.swimways.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 SEP 10 2003; last revised JUN 20 2025.
