CPSC, Kmart Announce Recall of Children's Swim Masks

Recalled August 8, 2000 · CPSC recall 00158 · Kmart

Recalled "Splash Club" swim mask for children

Hazard

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

Remedy

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

Units

About 85,550

Incidents / injuries

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

Description

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.

What to do

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

Contact

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

Product

"Splash Club" swim masks for children

Imported by

Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich.

Retailers

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

Made in

China

UPC

072000729700

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