Munchkin Recalls Waterpede Bath Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Recalled May 10, 2018 · CPSC recall 18153 · Munchkin
Hazard
The bath toy can break apart exposing small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 72,000
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received one report of the toy breaking apart and exposing small beads. No injuries have been reported.
Description
This recall involves Munchkin's Waterpede bath toys. The one piece multi-colored Centipede -shaped toy allows water to be scooped from the top, and flows through the chambers of bottom. The bath toy is 100% plastic and is for children six months and up.
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the bath toy away from young children and contact Munchkin for a free replacement bath toy of comparable value.
Contact
Munchkin toll-free at 877-242-3134 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.munchkin.com , click on Help at the bottom of the page and then Recalls for more information.
Product
Waterpede™ children's bath toys
Imported by
Munchkin Inc., of Van Nuys, Calif.
Retailers
Babies R Us, Target, and other stores nationwide and online at munchkin.com from September 2015 through January 2018 for between $5 and $7.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →