Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Baby Floats Due to Drowning Hazard

Recalled July 2, 2009 · CPSC recall 09261 · Aqua-Leisure

Cozy Crab Sunshade Float/Crabby Baby Boat

Hazard

The leg straps in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into or under the water, posing a risk of drowning.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled inflatable baby floats and contact Aqua-Leisure for a full refund.

Units

About 4 Million

Incidents / injuries

There have been 31 reports of float seats tearing, causing children to fall into or under the water. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled inflatable baby floats were sold in a variety of styles and colors. The names and model numbers are located on the packaging. A date between 08/02 and 07/08 is molded on the valves of recalled products. Products not included in the recall can be identified with the lettering "NP" molded on the valve.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled inflatable baby floats and contact Aqua-Leisure for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Aqua-Leisure toll-free at (866) 807-3998 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.aqualeisure.com

Product

Inflatable Baby Floats

Manufacturer(s)

Aqua-Leisure Industries, of Avon, Mass.

Retailers

Juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide, including Target, Toys "R" Us, Wal-Mart, Dollar General, Kmart, Walgreens, Ace Hardware, and Bed, Bath & Beyond from December 2002 through June 2009 for between $8 and $15.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →