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CPSC, Kmart Corporation Announce Recall of Pool Pump Water Guns

U.S. CPSCInjuriesJul 21, 2004
Recalled Pool Pump Water Guns
Recalled Pool Pump Water Guns

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

Hazard

The cone-shaped nozzle can unexpectedly come off the water gun and be propelled, causing injury.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the water guns and return them to a Kmart store for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

There have been four reports of injuries to children, including cuts and bruises to the face and head.

Product description

The 15-inch-long water guns are shaped like giant syringes. When placed in a pool, they fill with water when the handle at the top of the device is pulled, and shoot water when pushed. They have either an orange tube with green handle and nozzle or a yellow tube with blue handle and nozzle. There is no writing on the water guns themselves

Sold on

Kmart stores nationwide, from January 2004 through June 2004, for about $2.

Contact the company

Call Kmart at (866) KMART4U anytime or log on to the company's website at www.kmart.com

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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