Swimways Corp. Recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-11-06 · 08065
Hazards
The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users' hands during launching of the toy.
Recall
Number
08065
Date
2007-11-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Skippy Pool Toys
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Retailer(s)
Mass merchandisers and independent pool supply stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $10.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves a rubber pool toy shaped like a fish. The fish are blue, purple or green colored and measure 8 ½ inches long by 5 inches wide. A loop of elastic tubing shaped like a tongue comes out of the mouth of the fish and is used for launching the fish across the water like a slingshot. "WARNING. Do not aim at another person. Made in China" is printed on the bottom of the fish.