CPSC Recall in 2006: Enesco Group Inc. Recalls Heartwood Creek® Turtle Sprinklers for Laceration Hazard
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Enesco Group Inc., of Itasca, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 2,600 Heartwood Creek Turtle Sprinklers. When connected to a garden hose, under normal household water pressure, the sprinkler can break or shatter, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Heartwood Creek® Turtle SprinklersUnits: About 2,600Importer: Enesco Group Inc., of Itasca, Ill.Hazard: When connected to a garden hose, under normal household water pressure, the sprinkler can break or shatter, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: There have been eight reported incidents of the sprinkler breaking apart during use, including one report of a minor laceration.Description: 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.Sold at: Specialty gift stores nationwide from January 2006 through June 2006 and through QVC from April 2006 through June 2006 for about $30. QVC purchasers of this item have already received direct notice from QVC notifying them of this recall.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: 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.
When connected to a garden hose, under normal household water pressure, the sprinkler can break or shatter, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.
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There have been eight reported incidents of the sprinkler breaking apart during use, including one report of a minor laceration.
Specialty gift stores nationwide from January 2006 through June 2006 and through QVC from April 2006 through June 2006 for about $30. QVC purchasers of this item have already received direct notice from QVC notifying them of this recall.
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