CPSC, Kmart Announce Recall of Children’s Swim Masks

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Recall Category: Kids Recalls

Recall Date: 2000-08-08T00:00:00

Product: "Splash Club" swim masks for children

Company: Kmart and Super Kmart stores nationwide sold the swim masks, from February 2000 to July 2000, for about $3.

Hazard: The mask's glass lens can break into sharp pieces, causing lacerations to a child's face, eyes or hands.

Description: The "Splash Club" Aquatic Child's Swim Mask is made of either purple, aqua or lime-green plastic. It has a clear glass lens and an adjustable head strap. "Tempered Splash Club Glass" is written on the mask. The mask is packaged in clear plastic with a cardboard insert labeled "Splash Club Aquatic Child's Swim Mask." The following UPC code is on the package: 072000 72970 0. The mask was made in China.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these swim masks immediately and return them to the nearest Kmart or Super Kmart store for a refund.

Incidents / Injuries: Kmart has received one report of the glass lens shattering. No injuries have been reported.

Recall Number: 00158

Product Type: Other Children’s Product

Hazard Type: Fall / Injury Hazard

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