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Additional Injuries Prompt JAKKS Pacific to Reannounce Recall of Spa Factory Aromatherapy Kits Due to Explosion and Projectile Hazards

U.S. CPSCDamage to sightSold on TargetOct 15, 2010
Recalled Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain
Recalled Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain
DO NOT use these jar caps. They do not have vent holes and pressure can cause the jars to explode and injure consumers
DO NOT use these jar caps. They do not have vent holes and pressure can cause the jars to explode and injure consumers
Use only these jar caps WITH vent holes to avoid injury
Use only these jar caps WITH vent holes to avoid injury

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

Hazard

Pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars of Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies that come with the kits can cause the unvented lids to blow off, posing explosion and projectile hazards. The flying pieces also can cause property damage. Additionally, the mixture of water with the Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies can create citric acid. This acid can get into consumers' eyes when the jars explode, posing a risk of eye irritation.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the toy's jars and caps away from children and contact JAKKS for free replacement jar caps with vent holes.

Dispose

Incidents & injuries

As of January 2009, CPSC had received 88 reports of exploding jars, including 13 injuries to children. Since that time, CPSC has received 12 additional reports of exploding unvented jars of JAKKS' Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies, including 13 additional reported injuries. The new injuries include irritated eyes, irritated skin and one eye injury from projectile jar lids.

Product description

This recall involves the purple caps on jars in the Spa Factory™ Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain and the Bath Benefits™ Kit toys. The jars are used to make Bath Bombs/Balls and Bath Fizzies. The following models are included in this recall. The item number is located on the bottom of the product's packaging. Model Item Number Spa Factory™ Bath Benefits™ Kit 37836 Spa Factory™ Deluxe Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain 37908 Spa Factory™ Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain 37837 Spa Factory™ Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain 54892 Spa Factory™ Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain 54857

Sold on

Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, Target, and toy stores nationwide from August 2008 through January 2009 for about $13 for the Bath Benefits Kit and between $30 and $50 for the Aromatherapy Fountain.

Contact the company

JAKKS toll-free at (877) 875-2557 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.myspafactory.com or email the firm at [email protected]

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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