About 7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys are being recalled after reports they caused at least a dozen children to be injured, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.
Both the full-size and smaller versions of the toy are included in the voluntary recall, which was announced by the commission and Zuru, a toy maker based in El Segundo, California, after complaints that children could fall on the full-size toy. were staying or were sitting. Plastic top wing of the toy.
The commission said that the top fins of shark toys pose a “hanging, stabbing and piercing hazard”. Nearly nine out of 12 reported injuries required medical care or stitches, according to federal agency,
The commission and Zuru urged customers to stop using the recalled toys.
the toy maker said in a statement It was working with retail partners to “remove and destroy” the products.
Both the full-size Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing and Swim Bath Toys and Mini Baby Shark Swimming Bath Toys were recalled. They came in blue, yellow and pink. The full-size version sings when placed in water; Short version is not.
The full-size toys recalled were sold from May 2019 through March 2023. The mini toys were sold from July 2020 to June 2023.
Walmart, CVS Pharmacy, Family Dollar and Target are among the major retailers selling the toy. Many online retailers also sell them.
Refunds are available for those who clip the fins, write “recall” on the shark, and upload a photo of it online. directions are available toy manufacturer’s website,
Consumers will receive a full refund in the form of a prepaid virtual Mastercard worth $14 for each full-size toy and $6 for each mini toy.
Consumers can use the model number #25282 in the date range DG20190501 to DG20220619 and a date code beginning with the letters “DG” followed by “YYYY/MM/DD” to determine if they have the full-size recalled sharks. can search for.
For the recalled Mini Sharks, model numbers will be #7163, #7175, #7166 or #25291 and the toys will have a date code between DG2020615 and DG2023525.
