The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15739·Announced 2015-07-01

Otteroo Recalls Inflatable Baby Floats Due to Drowning Risk

Otteroo is recalling about 3,000 inflatable baby floats because seams can leak air and deflate, posing a drowning risk. 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 a risk-of-harm product (drowning) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Otteroo Corporation is recalling approximately 3,000 units of its inflatable baby floats due to a safety hazard. The seam on the flotation device can leak air and deflate, which poses a risk of drowning to infants using the product.

The recalled floats are round rings made of clear and blue plastic with two air chambers that fasten around a baby's neck with a white buckle. They feature a chin rest, two handles, and two circular openings on the back. The name "Otteroo" is imprinted on the top in large orange letters with an Otter logo. The product was sold at Otteroo.com, Amazon.com, and Zulily.com from January 2014 through July 2014 for about $35.

The firm has received 54 reports of broken seams on the product, but no injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inflatable baby floats and contact Otteroo Corporation to receive a free replacement. The company can be reached by phone at (415) 236-5388 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.otteroo.com by clicking on "Safety" at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Otteroo Inflatable Baby Floats
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Products
Hazard
Affected units
3,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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