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CPSC, Kmart Announce Recall of Children's Swim Masks

  • Recalled "Splash Club" swim mask for children
Name of Product:
"Splash Club" swim masks for children
Hazard:

The mask's glass lens can break into sharp pieces, causing lacerations to a child's face, eyes or hands.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
August 08, 2000
Units:

About 85,550

Consumer Contact

For more information, consumers should call Kmart at (800) 63KMART anytime.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich., is recalling about 85,550 "Splash Club" swim masks for children. The mask's glass lens can break into sharp pieces, causing lacerations to a child's face, eyes or hands.

 

Kmart has received one report of the glass lens shattering. No injuries have been reported.

 

The "Splash Club" Aquatic Child's Swim Mask is made of either purple, aqua or lime-green plastic. It has a clear glass lens and an adjustable head strap. "Tempered Splash Club Glass" is written on the mask. The mask is packaged in clear plastic with a cardboard insert labeled "Splash Club Aquatic Child's Swim Mask." The following UPC code is on the package: 072000 72970 0. The mask was made in China.

 

Kmart and Super Kmart stores nationwide sold the swim masks from February 2000 to July 2000 for about $3.

 

Consumers should stop using these swim masks immediately and return them to the nearest Kmart or Super Kmart store for a refund. For more information, consumers should call Kmart at (800) 63KMART anytime.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using these swim masks immediately and return them to the nearest Kmart or Super Kmart store for a refund. 

Incidents/Injuries:

Kmart has received one report of the glass lens shattering. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Kmart and Super Kmart stores nationwide sold the swim masks from February 2000 to July 2000 for about $3.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
00-158

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.

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