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

Recalled November 6, 2007 · CPSC recall 08065 · Swimways

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.

Units

About 31,000

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.

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.

What to do

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

Contact

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

Product

Skippy Pool Toys

Manufacturer(s)

Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.

Retailers

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

Made in

China

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