Aqua-Leisure Industries · Recalled
Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Baby Floats Due to Drowning Hazard
The leg straps in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into or under the water, posing a risk of drowning.
- Units
- About 4 Million
- Reports
- 31
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $8–$15
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled inflatable baby floats were sold in a variety of styles and colors. The names and model numbers are located on the packaging. A date between 08/02 and 07/08 is molded on the valves of recalled products. Products not included in the recall can be identified with the lettering "NP" molded on the valve.
The file
- Sold at
- Juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide, including Target, Toys "R" Us, Wal-Mart, Dollar General, Kmart, Walgreens, Ace Hardware, and Bed, Bath & Beyond from December 2002 through June 2009 for between $8 and $15.
- Product type
- Baby Floats
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Aqua-Leisure Industries, of Avon, Mass.
Incident log
There have been 31 reports of float seats tearing, causing children to fall into or under the water. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled inflatable baby floats and contact Aqua-Leisure for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Aqua-Leisure toll-free at (866) 807-3998 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.aqualeisure.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 JUL 02 2009; last revised JUN 13 2014.
