Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury
What's being recalled
Bathtub Subs
Units: About 34,000 units
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.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing laceration hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
CPSC and the company are aware of 19 incidents of lacerations to boys' genital area. One of the incidents required medical attention.
What CPSC says to do
Replace
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.
How to contact the company
For additional information, contact Munchkin at (800) 344-2229 anytime or visit the company's website at http://www.munchkin.com/
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11012, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.