# Swimways Corp. Recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2007-11-06 · 08065 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 08065
- **Date:** 2007-11-06
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Skippy Pool Toys

## Hazards

The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users' hands during launching of the toy.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Swimways-Corp-Recalls-Skippy-Pool-Toys-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard)
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