The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06267·Announced 2006-09-27

Suave Kids Bath Sets Recalled for Choking and Strangulation Hazards

Almar Sales Co. is recalling Suave Kids Bath Sets sold at Wal-Mart due to choking, strangulation, and suffocation risks. No injuries have been reported.

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 choking, strangulation, and suffocation hazards, which are risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Almar Sales Co. is recalling approximately 11,000 units of the "Suave" brand Kids Bath Set. These products were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from March 2006 through June 2006 for about $10. The bath sets contain a 2-in-1 shampoo, bath sponge, and various toy animal and character bath products packaged in brightly colored vinyl bags. The specific style numbers involved in this recall are SVK 9498, 9499, 9501, 9506, 9507, and 9508.

The recall is being issued because the items in the bath sets contain small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, some of the handles on the carrying case are long enough to pose a strangulation hazard, and the plastic carrying case poses a danger of suffocation. The company has not reported any injuries or incidents associated with these products.

Consumers should stop using these bath sets immediately. They should either dispose of the products or return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Almar Sales at (800) 251-2522 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Suave Kids Bath Set
Manufacturer
Almar Sales Co., of New York, NY
Category
Consumer Product — Bath Toys
Hazard
Affected units
11,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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