The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·00158·Announced 2000-08-08

Kmart Recalls Splash Club Children's Swim Masks Due to Glass Lens Hazard

Kmart is recalling about 85,550 Splash Club children's swim masks because the glass lens can shatter, posing a laceration risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (shattering glass lens) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Kmart Corp. is recalling approximately 85,550 "Splash Club" swim masks for children. The masks, which were sold at Kmart and Super Kmart stores nationwide from February 2000 to July 2000 for about $3, are made of purple, aqua, or lime-green plastic with a clear glass lens and an adjustable head strap. The product was manufactured in China and is packaged with a cardboard insert labeled "Splash Club Aquatic Child's Swim Mask." The package bears the UPC code 072000 72970 0.

The recall was initiated because the mask's glass lens can break into sharp pieces, which can cause lacerations to a child's face, eyes, or hands. Kmart has received one report of the glass lens shattering, but no injuries have been reported.

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 can call Kmart at (800) 63KMART.

The recalled product

Product
"Splash Club" swim masks for children
Manufacturer
Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich.
Category
Consumer Product — Swimming Pool Items
Hazard
Affected units
85,550

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 072000729700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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