Enesco Group Inc. · Recalled
Enesco Group Inc. Recalls Heartwood Creek® Turtle Sprinklers for Laceration Hazard
When connected to a garden hose, under normal household water pressure, the sprinkler can break or shatter, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 2,600
- Reports
- 8
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $30
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves the Heartwood Creek® Turtle Sprinkler. The lawn sprinkler is made of resin with a decorative turtle shell and stands about 5 1/2 inches tall and 10 inches long. The bottom of the sprinkler is printed with the item number 4005179 and the Heartwood Creek logo.
The file
- Sold at
- Specialty gift stores nationwide from January 2006 through June 2006 and through QVC from April 2006 through June 2006 for about $30.
- Product type
- Sprinklers (Lawn)
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Enesco Group Inc., of Itasca, Ill.
Incident log
There have been eight reported incidents of the sprinkler breaking apart during use, including one report of a minor laceration.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the sprinkler immediately, and contact Enesco for a product exchange or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
For additional information, consumers can contact Enesco toll-free at (888) 443-8669 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the Enesco's Web site at www.enesco.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 NOV 09 2006; last revised MAY 23 2014.