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Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury

Reported: October 18, 2010 Initiated: October 18, 2010 #11012

Product Description

This recall involves battery-operated bathtub submarine toys. The toy is yellow, has a smiling face, turquoise windows, an orange propeller and an orange periscope that turns the toy on and off. The intake valve has a water pump that sucks in water to propel the submarine. The toy is intended for use by children during bath time.

Reason for Recall

The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing laceration hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Munchkin for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.

Details

Units Affected
About 34,000 units
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Bathtub-Toys-Recalled-by-Munchkin-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves battery-operated bathtub submarine toys. The toy is yellow, has a smiling face, turquoise windows, an orange propeller and an orange periscope that turns the toy on and off. The intake valve has a water pump that sucks in water to propel the submarine. The toy is intended for use by children during bath time.. Units affected: About 34,000 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing laceration hazard to children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Munchkin for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 18, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11012.

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