CPSC recall · Reported May 21, 2002
CPSC, Aqua-Leisure Industries Inc. Remind Consumers about Recall of Inflatable Baby Floats
The leg holes in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and, possibly, drown.
The CPSC recalled The recalled floats are packaged as "SunSmart" Baby Adjustable Sunshade Boats. The baby f….
CPSC, Aqua-Leisure Industries Inc. Remind Consumers about Recall of Inflatable Baby Floats was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 21, 2002. Reason: The leg holes in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and, po…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled floats immediately and contact Aqua-Leisure fo…. Verify recall #02166 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The leg holes in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and, po….
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- agency class
- May 21, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02166 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - 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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Product description
The recalled floats are packaged as "SunSmart" Baby Adjustable Sunshade Boats. The baby floats are blue and white circular tubes with a seat in the middle, and a detachable protective sunshade. The vinyl floats, intended for ages 6 months to 18 months, have pictures of purple crabs and various colored fish along the top. The word, "SunSmart" is printed across the front of the float. The recalled boats can be identified by the lettering "C/S" molded on the valve. Only floats with the "C/S" lettering are involved in the recall, subsequent floats have been corrected. Baby floats purchased after September 2001 are not involved in this recall. The baby float recall was originally announced on November 28, 2001.
Reason for recall
The leg holes in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and, possibly, drown.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these recalled floats immediately and contact Aqua-Leisure for a free replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02166 |
| Date reported | May 21, 2002 |
| Date initiated | May 21, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 98,000 |
| 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 these recalled floats immediately and contact Aqua-Leisure for a free replacement.
- Check the recall number (02166) 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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