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CPSC recall · Reported May 22, 2001

CPSC, Spin Master Toys Announce Recall of Water Rocket Toys

The rockets, once propelled from the launcher, can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and can hit and injure children.

Recall #
01158
Affected scope
About 108,000
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Spin Master Toys, of Ontario, Canada recalled The rockets have a transparent blue plastic body with a red soft foam nose and blue or ye… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Spin Master Toys Announce Recall of Water Rocket Toys was recalled by Spin Master Toys, of Ontario, Canada in May 22, 2001. Reason: The rockets, once propelled from the launcher, can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and can hit and i…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled water rocket toys immediately and call Spin Mast…. Verify recall #01158 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Spin Master Toys, of Ontario, Canada issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The rockets, once propelled from the launcher, can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and can hit and i….

Moderate
severity level
May 22, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01158 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #01158) was formally reported on May 22, 2001. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Spin Master Toys, of Ontario, Canada is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 108,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The rockets, once propelled from the launcher, can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and can hit and injure children. 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 the recalled water rocket toys immediately and call Spin Master Toys to to receive a replacement rocket. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 108,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The rockets have a transparent blue plastic body with a red soft foam nose and blue or yellow rocket fins. Each rocket comes with a color coordinated launcher that attaches to a garden hose. The rocket is powered by water and air. A label on the front of the rocket launcher reads in part, "SPLASH BLAST WATER ROCKET," "CAUTION STAY CLEAR OF ROCKET DURING LAUNCH." Imprinted on the base of the rocket launcher is the month, day and year code that reads MM/DD/YYYY followed by the letters AC. This recall includes rockets manufactured up to March 17, 2001 (03172001AC).

Reason for recall

The rockets, once propelled from the launcher, can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and can hit and injure children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled water rocket toys immediately and call Spin Master Toys to to receive a replacement rocket.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 01158
Date reported May 22, 2001
Date initiated May 22, 2001
Recalling firm Spin Master Toys, of Ontario, Canada
Affected scope About 108,000
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 the recalled water rocket toys immediately and call Spin Master Toys to to receive a replacement rock…

  • Check the recall number (01158) 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

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The rockets have a transparent blue plastic body with a red soft foam nose and blue or yellow rocket fins. Each rocket comes with a color coordinated launcher that attaches to a garden hose. The rocket is powered by water and air. A label on the front of the rocket launcher reads in part, "SPLASH BLAST WATER ROCKET," "CAUTION STAY CLEAR OF ROCKET DURING LAUNCH." Imprinted on the base of the rocket launcher is the month, day and year code that reads MM/DD/YYYY followed by the letters AC. This recall includes rockets manufactured up to March 17, 2001 (03172001AC).. Recalled by Spin Master Toys, of Ontario, Canada. Units affected: About 108,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The rockets, once propelled from the launcher, can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and can hit and injure children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled water rocket toys immediately and call Spin Master Toys to to receive a replacement rocket.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 22, 2001. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 01158.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (01158) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported May 22, 2001. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.