CPSC, Aqua-Leisure Industries Inc. Remind Consumers about Recall of Inflatable Baby Floats
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-05-21 · 02166
Hazards
The leg holes in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and, possibly, drown.
Recall
Number
02166
Date
2002-05-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
"SunSmart" baby floats
Companies
Retailer(s)
Juvenile products, specialty and discount department stores nationwide, including Target, K-Mart, Bed Bath and Beyond and Baby Central, sold the baby floats, from August 2000 through September 2001, for between $10 and $13.
Importer(s)
Aqua-Leisure Industries Inc., of Avon, Mass.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled floats are packaged as "SunSmart" Baby Adjustable Sunshade Boats. The baby floats are blue and white circular tubes with a seat in the middle, and a detachable protective sunshade. The vinyl floats, intended for ages 6 months to 18 months, have pictures of purple crabs and various colored fish along the top. The word, "SunSmart" is printed across the front of the float. The recalled boats can be identified by the lettering "C/S" molded on the valve. Only floats with the "C/S" lettering are involved in the recall, subsequent floats have been corrected. Baby floats purchased after September 2001 are not involved in this recall. The baby float recall was originally announced on November 28, 2001.