CPSC Recall in 2010: Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 11-012

Date: October 17, 2010

Product Name: Bathtub Subs

Recall Description:

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.

Hazard Description:

The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing laceration hazard to children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 34,000 units

Incidents:

CPSC and the company are aware of 19 incidents of lacerations to boys' genital area. One of the incidents required medical attention.

Sold At:

Mass merchandise retail stores nationwide and children's stores nationwide from November 2009 through September 2010 for about $7.

Manufactured In:

China