Kmart Corporation Recall of Pool Pump Water Guns

Pool Pump Water Gun

Date of Recall
2004-07-21

CPSC Release Number
04-184

Manufactured In
Hong Kong

Company Phone Number
(866) KMART4U

Units
About 38,600

Importer
Kmart Corporation, of Troy, Mich.

Sold By
Kmart stores nationwide from January 2004 through June 2004 for about $2.

Problem/Hazard
The cone-shaped nozzle can unexpectedly come off the water gun and be propelled causing injury.

Injuries/Incidents
There have been four reports of injuries to children including cuts and bruises to the face and head.

Description
The 15-inch-long water guns are shaped like giant syringes. When placed in a pool, they fill with water when the handle at the top of the device is pulled, and shoot water when pushed. They have either an orange tube with green handle and nozzle or a yellow tube with blue handle and nozzle. There is no writing on the water guns themselves.

Remedy
Consumers should stop using the water guns and return them to a Kmart store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact
Call Kmart at (866) KMART4U anytime or log on to the company's Web site at www.kmart.com.

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