CPSC Recall in 2007: Swimways Corp. Recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys Due to Laceration Hazard

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 08-065

Date: November 05, 2007

Product Name: "Skippy" Pool Toys

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 31,000 "Skippy" Pool Toys. The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users' hands during launching of the toy.Name of Product: "Skippy" Pool ToysUnits: About 31,000Manufacturer: Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.Hazard: The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users' hands during launching of the toy.Incidents/Injuries: 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.Description: 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.Sold at: Mass merchandisers and independent pool supply stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $10.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and contact Swimways for a free replacement toy.Consumer Contact: 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 website at www.swimways.com.

Hazard Description:

The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users' hands during launching of the toy.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 31,000

Incidents:

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.

Sold At:

Mass merchandisers and independent pool supply stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $10.

Manufactured In:

China