Munchkin · Recalled
Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury
The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing laceration hazard to children.
- Units
- About 34,000 units
- Reports
- 19
- Injuries
- 19
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $7
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
This recall involves battery-operated bathtub submarine toys. The toy is yellow, has a smiling face, turquoise windows, an orange propeller and an orange periscope that turns the toy on and off. The intake valve has a water pump that sucks in water to propel the submarine. The toy is intended for use by children during bath time.
The file
- Sold at
- Mass merchandise retail stores nationwide and children's stores nationwide from November 2009 through September 2010 for about $7.
- Product type
- Toys for Bathtub
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Munchkin Inc, of North Hills, Calif.
Incident log
CPSC and the company are aware of 19 incidents of lacerations to boys' genital area. One of the incidents required medical attention.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Munchkin for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.
For additional information, contact Munchkin at (800) 344-2229 anytime or visit the company's website at http://www.munchkin.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 18 2010; last revised APR 25 2016.