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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2001-05-22

CPSC, Spin Master Toys Announce Recall of Water Rocket Toys

Is my product affected?

Splash Blast Water Rockets

  • Brand Spin Master Toys, of Ontario, Canada

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Spin Master Toys is recalling Water Rocket toys due to a hazard where the rockets can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions after being propelled from the launcher and strike children, causing injury. The recalled rockets have a transparent blue plastic body with a red soft foam nose and blue or yellow fins, and come with a color-coordinated launcher that attaches to a garden hose. The launcher is labeled "SPLASH BLAST WATER ROCKET" with a caution warning to stay clear during launch. The recall applies to rockets manufactured up to March 17, 2001, which can be identified by a date code (MM/DD/YYYY) followed by the letters "AC" imprinted on the launcher base.

Consumers should stop using the recalled water rocket toys immediately and call Spin Master Toys to receive a replacement rocket.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The rockets, once propelled from the launcher, can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and can hit and injure children.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the recalled water rocket toys immediately and call Spin Master Toys to to receive a replacement rocket.

Details from the source

The rockets have a transparent blue plastic body with a red soft foam nose and blue or yellow rocket fins. Each rocket comes with a color coordinated launcher that attaches to a garden hose. The rocket is powered by water and air. A label on the front of the rocket launcher reads in part, "SPLASH BLAST WATER ROCKET," "CAUTION STAY CLEAR OF ROCKET DURING LAUNCH." Imprinted on the base of the rocket launcher is the month, day and year code that reads MM/DD/YYYY followed by the letters AC. This recall includes rockets manufactured up to March 17, 2001 (03172001AC).

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

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