Kmart Recalls Splash Club Deluxe Inflatable Kiddie Boats Due to Tear Risk

Plain-English summary

Kmart Corporation is recalling approximately 90,000 "Splash Club" Deluxe Inflatable Kiddie Boats in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The seat of these pool toys can tear, which may cause small children to unexpectedly fall into the water and possibly drown. Kmart has received four reports of the boat's seats tearing and causing children to fall into the water, but no injuries have been reported.

The Deluxe Inflatable Kiddie Boats are made of vinyl and feature an orange inflatable circular tube with blue handles and a central seat. They also include an inflatable, clear plastic barbell with colored balls inside attached to the front. The boats display the text "KIDDIE BOAT . . INTRODUCES YOUR CHILD TO WATER . . . SPLASH CLUB" and a picture of a dolphin jumping through a hoop. The packaging boxes are labeled with UPC Code 016438897204 or 016438100205 and Kmart Code 372954-115.

Kmart stores nationwide sold these kiddie boats from September 1996 through July 1998 for about $10. Consumers should immediately stop using these kiddie boats and return them to their nearest Kmart store for a refund. For further information, consumers can contact Kmart at (800) 63KMART.

The recalled product

Product

Kmart Splash Club Deluxe Inflatable Kiddie Boats

Manufacturer

Kmart

Category

Consumer Product — Swimming Pool Items

Hazard

• drowning
• fall

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