FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 17, 2003
Release # 03-159
Company Phone Number: (800) 776-2075
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Midwest Announce Recall of Toad Lawn Sprinklers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Toad Lawn Ball Sprinkler
Units: 4,000
Manufacturer: Midwest, of Cannon Falls, Minn.
Hazard: A small hose inside the toad can fail, allowing water to fill
the toad's cavity. The increased water pressure can cause the toad to
explode, posing the risk of injury to anyone nearby.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been eight incidents involving the lawn
balls exploding, though no injuries or property damage have been
reported.
Description: The green, frog-shaped sprinkler is 6 1/2 inches long, 6
1/2 inches wide and 7 inches tall. The recalled lawn balls have a label
on the bottom that includes the model number 738449 508893 and the
words, "Made in China."
Sold at: Drug, flower, garden, and gift stores nationwide sold the
sprinklers from August 2002 through June 2003 for between $25 and $30.
Remedy: The sprinklers should be returned to the place of purchase for a
full refund.
Consumer Contact: For more information about the recall, consumers can
call Midwest at (800) 776-2075 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday or log onto their Web site at
www.midwestofcannonfalls.com
