The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11012·Announced 2010-10-18

Munchkin Bathtub Submarine Toys Recalled for Laceration Risk

Munchkin is recalling about 34,000 Bathtub Subs toys because the intake valve can suck up loose skin, posing a laceration hazard to children.

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 with reported injuries (19 lacerations, one requiring medical attention) but no reported deaths or serious injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Munchkin Inc. is recalling about 34,000 units of its battery-operated Bathtub Subs toys. The toys are yellow submarines with turquoise windows, an orange propeller, and an orange periscope. The recall is due to a risk of injury because the intake valve on the bottom of the toy can suck up loose skin, posing a laceration hazard to children.

The CPSC and the company are aware of 19 incidents of lacerations to boys' genital areas, with one incident requiring medical attention. The toys were sold at mass merchandise retail stores and children's stores nationwide from November 2009 through September 2010 for about $7.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Munchkin at (800) 344-2229 or visit www.munchkin.com for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.

The recalled product

Product
Bathtub Subs
Manufacturer
Munchkin Inc, of North Hills, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
34,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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