Ross Stores · Recalled
Ross Stores Recalls Turtle Sprinklers Due to Laceration Hazard
The turtle's body can fill with water, causing it to crack or explode, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 1,800
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $9
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The turtle sprinkler is made of plastic resin and measures about 6½ inches tall. The SKU number 400022708494 is printed on a label located on the underside of the sprinkler.
The file
- Sold at
- Ross Stores and dd's Discounts nationwide from March 2007 through September 2007 for about $9.
- Product type
- Sprinklers (Lawn)
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Ross Stores Inc., Pleasanton, Calif.
Incident log
The firm has received one report of the turtle sprinkler cracking. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the sprinkler immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For further information, contact Ross toll-free at (877) 455-7677 anytime Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rossstores.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 OCT 12 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.