Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury
What was recalled
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.
Hazard
The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing laceration hazard to children.
Injuries
CPSC and the company are aware of 19 incidents of lacerations to boys' genital area. One of the incidents required medical attention.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Mass merchandise retail stores nationwide and children's stores nationwide from November 2009 through September 2010 for about $7.
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