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CPSC, Kmart Corporation Announce Recall of Pool Pump Water Guns

Reported: July 21, 2004 Initiated: July 21, 2004 #04184

Product Description

The 15-inch-long water guns are shaped like giant syringes. When placed in a pool, they fill with water when the handle at the top of the device is pulled, and shoot water when pushed. They have either an orange tube with green handle and nozzle or a yellow tube with blue handle and nozzle. There is no writing on the water guns themselves

Reason for Recall

The cone-shaped nozzle can unexpectedly come off the water gun and be propelled, causing injury.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the water guns and return them to a Kmart store for a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The 15-inch-long water guns are shaped like giant syringes. When placed in a pool, they fill with water when the handle at the top of the device is pulled, and shoot water when pushed. They have either an orange tube with green handle and nozzle or a yellow tube with blue handle and nozzle. There is no writing on the water guns themselves. Units affected: About 38,600.
Why was this product recalled?
The cone-shaped nozzle can unexpectedly come off the water gun and be propelled, causing injury.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the water guns and return them to a Kmart store for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 21, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04184.