JAKKS Pacific Recalls Spa Factory Aromatherapy Kits Due to Explosion and Projectile Hazards

Recalled January 29, 2009 · CPSC recall 09112 · JAKKS Pacific

Original gift bath jar cap without vent holes

Replacement gift bath jar with vent holes

Hazard

Pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars of Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies can cause the caps on the jars to blow off, posing explosion and projectile hazards. The mixtures also can contain citric acid, which can get into the eyes during an explosion, 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.

Units

About 516,000

Incidents / injuries

JAKKS and CPSC have received 88 reports of exploding jars, including 13 injuries. Injuries to children aged 6 to 11 years old include three cases of irritated eyes, two eye injuries from flying caps, a cheek welt and a cheek cut. Injuries to adults include four reports of bruising, one swollen joint, and one face gash.

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

What to do

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

Contact

For additional information, contact JAKKS toll-free at (877) 875-2557 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.myspafactory.com, or email the firm at [email protected]

Product

Spa Factory™ Aromatherapy Fountain & Bath Benefits Kits

Imported by

JAKKS Pacific Inc., of Malibu, Calif.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

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