Bathtub Subs
CPSC Recall #11-012 — October 17, 2010
Product
Bathtub Subs
Description
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.
Hazard
The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing laceration hazard to children.
Incidents / Injuries
CPSC and the company are aware of 19 incidents of lacerations to boys' genital area. One of the incidents required medical attention.
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.
Units Affected
About 34,000 units
Sold At
Mass merchandise retail stores nationwide and children's stores nationwide from November 2009 through September 2010 for about $7.
Importer
Munchkin Inc, of North Hills, Calif.
Manufactured In
China