CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Drowning
CPSC, Swimways Corp. Announce Recall of Swim Trainers
The recalled "Sandy Claws" Swim Trainer is a red-and-yellow-colored fabric crab with eight stuffed legs and two eyes covering a styrofoam buoyancy float. Black straps are attached to the side seams to fasten around a child. Printed on the underside of the crab float are the words, "Swim Ways" and "CAUTION: This is not a lifesaving device. Do not leave child unattended while in use."
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using the swim trainers immediately and return them to the company for a full refund. Swimways will provide consumers with a self-addressed envelope to return the product.
Contact Information
Consumers should contact Swimways at (800) 889-7946 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.swimways.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Specialty pool and toy stores nationwide and Internet retailers sold the flotation devices, from January 2003 through July 2003, for about $12.
Injuries
There have been seven reports of the body straps detaching and two reports of the seams splitting, though no injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Swimways
Recall Number
03179
Product Information
Product Name
Swim Ways Sandy Claws Swim Trainers
Product Type
Swimming Pool Items
Manufacturer Name
Swimways
Manufactured In
China