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InjuryJuly 21, 2004CPSC #04184

CPSC, Kmart Corporation Announce Recall of Pool Pump Water Guns

Product
Pools & Spas
Units affected
38,600
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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

Hazard

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

Injuries

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

Made in

Hong Kong

Where it was sold

  • Kmart stores nationwide, from January 2004 through June 2004, for about $2.

Photos

Recalled Pool Pump Water Guns
View official CPSC recall

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