Munchkin Recalls Waterpede Bath Toys Due to Choking Hazard
What's being recalled
Waterpede™ children's bath toys
Units: About 72,000
This recall involves Munchkin's Waterpede bath toys. The one piece multi-colored Centipede -shaped toy allows water to be scooped from the top, and flows through the chambers of bottom. The bath toy is 100% plastic and is for children six months and up.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The bath toy can break apart exposing small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
The firm has received one report of the toy breaking apart and exposing small beads. No injuries have been reported.
What CPSC says to do
Replace
Consumers should immediately take the bath toy away from young children and contact Munchkin for a free replacement bath toy of comparable value.
How to contact the company
Munchkin toll-free at 877-242-3134 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.munchkin.com , click on Help at the bottom of the page and then Recalls for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 18153, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.