CPSC recall · Reported July 18, 2002
CPSC, Jakks Pacific Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Certain Cans of "Smatter" Spray Foam
If the pressurized can is left in a hot automobile, it can forcefully break apart and cause injury to a nearby consumer.
The CPSC recalled Only early production of spray foam with the date codes "0492PT" to "0952PT" stamped on t….
CPSC, Jakks Pacific Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Certain Cans of "Smatter" Spray Foam was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 18, 2002. Reason: If the pressurized can is left in a hot automobile, it can forcefully break apart and cause injury to a nearb…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled "Smatter" away from children and contact J…. Verify recall #02203 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-If the pressurized can is left in a hot automobile, it can forcefully break apart and cause injury to a nearb….
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- agency class
- July 18, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02203 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
Only early production of spray foam with the date codes "0492PT" to "0952PT" stamped on the bottom of the can are involved in this recall. "Smatter" is an aerosol product that sprays a soft foam material from the can when the nozzle is pushed. The product is generally used at parties, celebrations, or games. The spray foam is sold in three different varieties: "Original Smatter," "Spit Smatter," and "Fatter Smatter." "SMATTER" appears in large print on the can and on the cardboard packaging. "Nickelodeon™" is written on the orange handle. "Made in China" is written the back of the product.
Reason for recall
If the pressurized can is left in a hot automobile, it can forcefully break apart and cause injury to a nearby consumer.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled "Smatter" away from children and contact Jakks Pacific, Inc. for information on receiving a free replacement "Smatter" product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02203 |
| Date reported | July 18, 2002 |
| Date initiated | July 18, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | Approximately 296,000 |
| 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 immediately take the recalled "Smatter" away from children and contact Jakks Pacific, Inc. for information on re…
- Check the recall number (02203) 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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