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Swimways Corp. Recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys Due to Laceration Hazard

U.S. CPSCInjuriesNov 6, 2007
Recalled Pool Toys
Recalled Pool Toys
Recalled Pool Toy Package
Recalled Pool Toy Package

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

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and contact Swimways for a free replacement 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.

Product 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 on

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

Contact the company

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 Web site at www.swimways.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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