Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2001-05-22T00:00:00
Product: Splash Blast Water Rockets
Company: Spin Master Toys, of Ontario, Canada
Hazard: The rockets, once propelled from the launcher, can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and can hit and injure children.
Description: 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).
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled water rocket toys immediately and call Spin Master Toys to to receive a replacement rocket.
Incidents / Injuries: Spin Master Toys has received five reports of the rockets striking children, including a report of a child being hit by the rocket in the head.
Recall Number: 01158
Product Type: Toys / Play Products
Hazard Type: Other Safety Hazard