CPSC, Aqua-Leisure Industries Inc. Remind Consumers about Recall of Inflatable Baby Floats

Recalled May 21, 2002 · CPSC recall 02166 · Aqua-Leisure Industries Inc. Remind Consumers about

The recalled boats can be identified by the lettering "C/S" molded on the valve

Hazard

The leg holes in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and, possibly, drown.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these recalled floats immediately and contact Aqua-Leisure for a free replacement.

Units

About 98,000

Incidents / injuries

Aqua-Leisure and CPSC have received 12 reports of the floats' seats tearing and causing children to fall into the water. There were four incidents of children becoming completely submerged, before a caregiver was able to reach them. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled floats are packaged as "SunSmart" Baby Adjustable Sunshade Boats. The baby floats are blue and white circular tubes with a seat in the middle, and a detachable protective sunshade. The vinyl floats, intended for ages 6 months to 18 months, have pictures of purple crabs and various colored fish along the top. The word, "SunSmart" is printed across the front of the float. The recalled boats can be identified by the lettering "C/S" molded on the valve. Only floats with the "C/S" lettering are involved in the recall, subsequent floats have been corrected. Baby floats purchased after September 2001 are not involved in this recall. The baby float recall was originally announced on November 28, 2001.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these recalled floats immediately and contact Aqua-Leisure for a free replacement.

Contact

Consumers can contact Aqua-Leisure at (866) 807-3998 between 9 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.aqualeisure.com

Product

SunSmart baby floats

Imported by

Aqua-Leisure Industries Inc., of Avon, Mass.

Retailers

Juvenile products, specialty and discount department stores nationwide, including Target, K-Mart, Bed Bath and Beyond and Baby Central, sold the baby floats, from August 2000 through September 2001, for between $10 and $13.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →