CPSC recall · Reported August 8, 2000
CPSC, Kmart Announce Recall of Children's Swim Masks
The mask's glass lens can break into sharp pieces, causing lacerations to a child's face, eyes or hands.
The CPSC recalled The "Splash Club" Aquatic Child's Swim Mask is made of either purple, aqua or lime-green ….
CPSC, Kmart Announce Recall of Children's Swim Masks was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 8, 2000. Reason: The mask's glass lens can break into sharp pieces, causing lacerations to a child's face, eyes or hands.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these swim masks immediately and return them to the nearest K…. Verify recall #00158 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The mask's glass lens can break into sharp pieces, causing lacerations to a child's face, eyes or hands..
- None
- agency class
- August 8, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00158 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #00158) was formally reported on August 8, 2000. The CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for its recalls, so this record carries no agency severity grade, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 85,550.
The documented reason for this recall is: The mask's glass lens can break into sharp pieces, causing lacerations to a child's face, eyes or hands. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using these swim masks immediately and return them to the nearest Kmart or Super Kmart store for a refund. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The "Splash Club" Aquatic Child's Swim Mask is made of either purple, aqua or lime-green plastic. It has a clear glass lens and an adjustable head strap. "Tempered Splash Club Glass" is written on the mask. The mask is packaged in clear plastic with a cardboard insert labeled "Splash Club Aquatic Child's Swim Mask." The following UPC code is on the package: 072000 72970 0. The mask was made in China.
Reason for recall
The mask's glass lens can break into sharp pieces, causing lacerations to a child's face, eyes or hands.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these swim masks immediately and return them to the nearest Kmart or Super Kmart store for a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00158 |
| Date reported | August 8, 2000 |
| Date initiated | August 8, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 85,550 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these swim masks immediately and return them to the nearest Kmart or Super Kmart store for a refund.
- Check the recall number (00158) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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