Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury

Active Recall Announced October 18, 2010 CPSC #11012

Quick answer

Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury is CPSC recall #11012, announced on October 18, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves battery-operated bathtub submarine toys. The toy is yellow, has a smiling face, turquoise windows, an orange propeller and an orange periscope that turns the toy on and off. The intake valve has a water pump that sucks in water to propel the submarine. The toy is intended for use by children during bath time. The remedy is consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact munchkin for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.. Affected brand: Munchkin Inc.

Hazard

This recall involves battery-operated bathtub submarine toys. The toy is yellow, has a smiling face, turquoise windows, an orange propeller and an orange periscope that turns the toy on and off. The intake valve has a water pump that sucks in water to propel the submarine. The toy is intended for use by children during bath time.

Affected products

Bathtub Subs

Recalled brands

Munchkin Inc

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Munchkin for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.

Recall date

October 18, 2010

Categories

Toys for Bathtub

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11012?

CPSC recall #11012 covers Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 18, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves battery-operated bathtub submarine toys. The toy is yellow, has a smiling face, turquoise windows, an orange propeller and an orange periscope that turns the toy on and off. The intake valve has a water pump that sucks in water to propel the submarine. The toy is intended for use by children during bath time.

What is the remedy for recall #11012?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11012 is consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact munchkin for instructions on how to return the product 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 Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury 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/2010/Bathtub-Toys-Recalled-by-Munchkin-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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