CPSC Recall in 2009: Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Baby Floats Due to Drowning Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 09-261

Date: July 01, 2009

Product Name: Inflatable Baby Floats

Recall Description:

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 following names and model numbers are included in this recall:NameModel NumbersDescriptionBaby & Me ComboET-9105Yellow figure-8-shaped inflatable float with turquoise vinyl seat bucket and seat back, plastic ring-and-bar toy.Deluxe Baby BoatET-9110ET-9110EUET-9110KMET-9110SUET-9110WGET-9110WMET-9110WMUSLT-9110LYellow boat-shaped inflatable float with turquoise plastic handles and turquoise vinyl seat bucket and seat back.Deluxe Toddler RacerET-9215ET-9215DGET-9125DOLET-9215SULT-9215LYellow boat-shaped inflatable float with turquoise plastic handles and steering wheel and turquoise vinyl seat bucket and yellow seat back.Cozy Crab Sunshade Float/Crabby Baby BoatSA-3223SA-3223/24SA-3223/24-1BSA-3223/24-2ASA-3223/24TGSA-3223/24WMSA-3223AUSA-3223KRSA-3223LDRed crab-shaped inflatable float with red vinyl seat bucket and yellow inflatable adjustable sunshade.Silly Seahorse Sunshade FloatSA-3223/24SA-3223/24TGSA-3227SA-3227/28Purple and orange inflatable float with seahorse appendages, blue vinyl seat bucket and purple inflatable adjustable sunshade.Playful Puppy Sunshade FloatSA-3223/24SA-3223/24TGSA-3228SA-3227/28Red, yellow and pink inflatable float with dog appendages, yellow vinyl seat bucket and yellow/pink adjustable sunshade.Ticklish Turtle Sunshade Float/Baby BoatSA-3224SA-3224AUSA-3224KRSA-3224LDYellow and green turtle-shaped inflatable float with green vinyl seat bucket and green inflatable adjustable sunshade.Toddler Race BoatSA-3225Automobile décor and yellow boat-shaped inflatable float with green plastic handles and steering wheel and green vinyl seat bucket.Aquarium Baby FloatLD-3236SA-3236Yellow and purple inflatable float with yellow-background aquarium décor and purple vinyl seat bucket and seat back.Baby Adjustable Sunshade BoatAdjustable Canopy Sunshade FloatChild's Baby Boat w/ CanopySA-3240LD-3242LT-3242LSA-3242SA-3242/43-1ASA-3242/43TGSA-3242AUSA-3242WMSA-3242WMTG-3242Blue and white inflatable float with crab-and-beach décor, blue and white inflatable canopy and white plastic handle, blue seat bucket.Sunshade Wave Rider FloatChild's Wave RiderLT-3243LSA-3243SA-3243WMSA-3243WMWhite inflatable float with aquatic décor and red seat back, blue and white inflatable canopy and blue seat bucket, red handle bars.Sunshade BuggySunshade Water Buggy (Girl/Boy)SA-3244SA-3244TGSA-3244WMWM-3244Blue car-shaped inflatable float, yellow steering wheel and car-theme décor, w/ or w/o green accents or Pink car-shaped inflatable float, yellow steering wheel and car-theme décor, w/ or w/o yellow accents.Kiddie Cabin CruiserLD-3248SA-3248SA-3248DGSA-3248DOLLight blue, purple and clear inflatable float with light blue car cabin-shaped inflatable canopy and décor, light blue vinyl seat bucket and seat back.Sing-Along Wave RiderSA-3252WM-3252White inflatable float with aquatic décor and red seat back, blue and white inflatable canopy and red seat bucket, red handle bars. Plays two songs: "Twinkle Twinkle" and "Row Row Row Your Boat."Quacker FloatTR-7420Yellow duck-shaped inflatable float w/ or w/o duck-theme décor, with squeezable noisemaker.Squirtin' Tootin' TugboatSA-7431White and red boat-shaped inflatable float with red vinyl seat bucket. Has squirt gun and squeezable noisemaker.Baby Nessie Sunshade FloatBN-0700Purple and green dinosaur inflatable float

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 4 Million

Incidents:

There have been 31 reports of float seats tearing, causing children to fall into or under the water. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Manufactured In:

China