Almar Sales · Recalled
Suave Kids Bath Sets Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Choking, Other Hazards
Items in the baths sets contain small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, some of the handles on the carrying case are long enough to pose a strangulation hazard. Also, the plastic carrying case poses a danger of suffocation.
- Units
- About 11,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $10
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves "Suave" brand bath sets that contain a 2-in-1 shampoo, bath sponge, and various other toy animal and character bath products. The baths sets are packaged in brightly colored vinyl bags with a clear window. Style numbers involved in this recall are: SVK 9498, 9499, 9501, 9506, 9507 and 9508. The style numbers are located on the back and/or bottom right corner of the package, above the UPC code.
The file
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide from March 2006 through June 2006 for about $10.
- Product type
- Toys for Bathtub
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Almar Sales Co., of New York, NY
Incident log
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these bath sets and either dispose of them or return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Almar Sales at (800) 251-2522 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at recall@almarsales.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 27 2006; last revised JUL 19 2024.
