"Spit Smatter" Spray Foam Recalled by JAKKS Pacific

"Spit Smatter" Spray Foam

Date of Recall

2003-07-02

CPSC Release Number

03-153

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(800) 554-5516

Units

About 1.3 million

Manufacturer

JAKKS Pacific Inc., of Malibu, Calif.

Sold By

Discount department and toy stores nationwide sold the "Spit Smatter" foam cans between February 2002 and June 2003 for about $10.

Problem/Hazard

The aerosol cans can forcefully break apart, posing a risk of serious injury to nearby consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

The Company has received four reports of the aerosol cans breaking apart, including one incident that resulted in a laceration injury to a consumer and several incidents involving property damage.

Description

The "Spit Smatter" spray comes in a pressurized can and emits a colored foam based on one of six brands: "Original Smatter," "Blueberry Smatter," "Banana Cream Smatter," "Lemon Meringue Smatter," and "Fatter Smatter." The brand name is printed on the can and the word "Nickelodeon" is printed on the orange trigger mechanism.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the aerosol can away from children and contact the company for instructions on disposal and how to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact

Call JAKKS Pacific at (800) 554-5516 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or e-mail the company at [email protected].

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