Swimways Corp. · Recalled
Swimways Corp. Recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users' hands during launching of the toy.
- Units
- About 31,000
- Reports
- 24
- Injuries
- 5
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $10
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves a rubber pool toy shaped like a fish. The fish are blue, purple or green colored and measure 8 ½ inches long by 5 inches wide. A loop of elastic tubing shaped like a tongue comes out of the mouth of the fish and is used for launching the fish across the water like a slingshot. "WARNING. Do not aim at another person. Made in China" is printed on the bottom of the fish.
The file
- Sold at
- Mass merchandisers and independent pool supply stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $10.
- Product type
- Swimming Pool Items
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Incident log
Swimways has received 24 reports of the pool toy breaking during use. There were five reports of injuries to children including one requiring stitches to a child's hand. Another child's thumb nail was ripped back from the nail bed.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and contact Swimways for a free replacement toy.
For additional information, contact Swimways toll-free at (888) 559-4653 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site 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 NOV 06 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
