Swimways Corp. Recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys Due to Laceration Hazard

Active Recall Announced November 6, 2007 CPSC #08065

Quick answer

Swimways Corp. Recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys Due to Laceration Hazard is CPSC recall #08065, announced on November 6, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and contact swimways for a free replacement toy.. Affected brand: Swimways Corp..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Skippy Pool Toys

Recalled brands

Swimways Corp.

Remedy

Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and contact Swimways for a free replacement toy.

Recall date

November 6, 2007

Categories

Swimming Pool Items

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08065?

CPSC recall #08065 covers Swimways Corp. Recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys Due to Laceration Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 6, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #08065?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08065 is consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and contact swimways for a free replacement toy.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Swimways Corp. Recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys Due to Laceration Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Swimways-Corp-Recalls-Skippy-Pool-Toys-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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