CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing laceration hazard to children.
Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Munchkin at (800) 344-2229 anytime or visit the company's website at http://www.munchkin.com/
Recall Details
Sold At
Mass merchandise retail stores nationwide and children's stores nationwide from November 2009 through September 2010 for about $7.
Injuries
CPSC and the company are aware of 19 incidents of lacerations to boys' genital area. One of the incidents required medical attention.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
11012
Product Information
Product Name
Bathtub Subs
Product Type
Toys for Bathtub
Number of Units
About 34,000 units
Imported By
Munchkin Inc, of North Hills, Calif.
Manufactured In
China