CPSC, Aqua-Leisure Industries Inc. Remind Consumers about Recall of Inflatable Baby Floats

危险说明 Hazard

• The leg holes in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and, possibly, drown.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

The recalled floats are packaged as "SunSmart" Baby Adjustable Sunshade Boats. The baby floats are blue and white circular tubes with a seat in the middle, and a detachable protective sunshade. The vinyl floats, intended for ages 6 months to 18 months, have pictures of purple crabs and various colored fish along the top. The word, "SunSmart" is printed across the front of the float. The recalled boats can be identified by the lettering "C/S" molded on the valve. Only floats with the "C/S" lettering are involved in the recall, subsequent floats have been corrected. Baby floats purchased after September 2001 are not involved in this recall. The baby float recall was originally announced on November 28, 2001.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• Aqua-Leisure and CPSC have received 12 reports of the floats' seats tearing and causing children to fall into the water. There were four incidents of children becoming completely submerged, before a caregiver was able to reach them. No injuries have been reported.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should stop using these recalled floats immediately and contact Aqua-Leisure for a free replacement.

消费者联系信息

Consumers can contact Aqua-Leisure at (866) 807-3998 between 9 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.aqualeisure.com