CPSC, Spin Master Toys Announce Recall of Water Rocket Toys
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-05-22 · 01158
Hazards
The rockets, once propelled from the launcher, can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and can hit and injure children.
Recall
Number
01158
Date
2001-05-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Splash Blast Water Rockets
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Spin Master Toys, of Ontario, Canada
Retailer(s)
Major department stores, wholesale clubs and specialty stores, including WalMart, Toys R US, and Costco nationwide sold the rockets, from January 2001 through March 2001, for about $20.
Description
The rockets have a transparent blue plastic body with a red soft foam nose and blue or yellow rocket fins. Each rocket comes with a color coordinated launcher that attaches to a garden hose. The rocket is powered by water and air. A label on the front of the rocket launcher reads in part, "SPLASH BLAST WATER ROCKET," "CAUTION STAY CLEAR OF ROCKET DURING LAUNCH." Imprinted on the base of the rocket launcher is the month, day and year code that reads MM/DD/YYYY followed by the letters AC. This recall includes rockets manufactured up to March 17, 2001 (03172001AC).