CPSC, JAKKS Pacific Announce Recall of "Spit Smatter" Spray Foam

The aerosol cans can forcefully break apart, posing a risk of serious injury to nearby consumers.

Recall #: 03153
Affected scope: About 1.3 million

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Jakks Pacific Inc., of Malibu, Calif. recalled The "Spit Smatter" spray comes in a pressurized can and emits a colored foam based on one….

CPSC, JAKKS Pacific Announce Recall of "Spit Smatter" Spray Foam was recalled by Jakks Pacific Inc., of Malibu, Calif. in July 2, 2003. Reason: The aerosol cans can forcefully break apart, posing a risk of serious injury to nearby consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the aerosol can away from children and contact the comp…. Verify recall #03153 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Jakks Pacific Inc., of Malibu, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The aerosol cans can forcefully break apart, posing a risk of serious injury to nearby consumers..

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agency class: July 2, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03153 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, 1 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.

Product description

The "Spit Smatter" spray comes in a pressurized can and emits a colored foam based on one of five brands: "Original Smatter," "Blueberry Smatter," "Banana Cream Smatter," "Lemon Meringue Smatter," and "Fatter Smatter." The brand name is printed on the can and the word "Nickelodeon" is printed on the orange trigger mechanism.

Reason for recall

The aerosol cans can forcefully break apart, posing a risk of serious injury to nearby consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the aerosol can away from children and contact the company for instructions on disposal and how to receive a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	03153
Date reported	July 2, 2003
Date initiated	July 2, 2003
Recalling firm	Jakks Pacific Inc., of Malibu, Calif.
Affected scope	About 1.3 million
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 aerosol can away from children and contact the company for instructions on disposal and how…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The aerosol cans can forcefully break apart, posing a risk of serious injury to nearby consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately take the aerosol can away from children and contact the company for instructions on disposal and how to receive a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 2, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03153.

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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