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.
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….
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 CPSC recall-The rockets, once propelled from the launcher, can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and can hit and i….
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- agency class
- 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 recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| 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
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