Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury

Bathtub Subs

Date of Recall

2010-10-18

CPSC Release Number

11-012

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(877) 242-3134

Units

About 34,000 units

Importer

Munchkin Inc, of North Hills, Calif.

Sold By

Mass merchandise retail stores nationwide and children's stores nationwide from November 2009 through September 2010 for about $7.

Problem/Hazard

The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing laceration hazard to children.

Injuries/Incidents

CPSC and the company are aware of 19 incidents of lacerations to boys' genital area. One of the incidents required medical attention.

Description

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.

Remedy

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.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Munchkin at (877) 242-3134 anytime or visit the company's website at http://www.munchkin.com/

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