Ross Stores Recalls Turtle Sprinklers Due to Laceration Hazard

The turtle's body can fill with water, causing it to crack or explode, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 08026
Affected scope: About 1,800

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

The CPSC recalled The turtle sprinkler is made of plastic resin and measures about 6½ inches tall. The SKU ….

Ross Stores Recalls Turtle Sprinklers Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 12, 2007. Reason: The turtle's body can fill with water, causing it to crack or explode, posing a laceration hazard to consumer…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the sprinkler immediately and return it to the place of purch…. Verify recall #08026 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The turtle's body can fill with water, causing it to crack or explode, posing a laceration hazard to consumer….

None
agency class: October 12, 2007
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08026 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, 6 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 turtle sprinkler is made of plastic resin and measures about 6½ inches tall. The SKU number 400022708494 is printed on a label located on the underside of the sprinkler.

Reason for recall

The turtle's body can fill with water, causing it to crack or explode, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the sprinkler immediately and return it to the place of purchase for 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	08026
Date reported	October 12, 2007
Date initiated	October 12, 2007
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 1,800
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 sprinkler immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

The turtle sprinkler is made of plastic resin and measures about 6½ inches tall. The SKU number 400022708494 is printed on a label located on the underside of the sprinkler.. Units affected: About 1,800.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The turtle's body can fill with water, causing it to crack or explode, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the sprinkler immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 12, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08026.

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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