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CPSC, Kmart Announce Recall of Children's Swim Masks

U.S. CPSCDamage to sightCutsAug 8, 2000
Recalled "Splash Club" swim mask for children
Recalled "Splash Club" swim mask for children

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The mask's glass lens can break into sharp pieces, causing lacerations to a child's face, eyes or hands.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these swim masks immediately and return them to the nearest Kmart or Super Kmart store for a refund.

Incidents & injuries

Kmart has received one report of the glass lens shattering. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The "Splash Club" Aquatic Child's Swim Mask is made of either purple, aqua or lime-green plastic. It has a clear glass lens and an adjustable head strap. "Tempered Splash Club Glass" is written on the mask. The mask is packaged in clear plastic with a cardboard insert labeled "Splash Club Aquatic Child's Swim Mask." The following UPC code is on the package: 072000 72970 0. The mask was made in China.

Sold on

Kmart and Super Kmart stores nationwide sold the swim masks, from February 2000 to July 2000, for about $3.

Contact the company

For more information, consumers should call Kmart at (800) 63KMART anytime.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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