Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2003-09-10T00:00:00
Product: Sandy Claws Swim Trainers
Company: Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Hazard: The nylon body strap on the swim trainer can detach or tear from the flotation device and release a child into water, posing a serious drowning hazard to young children.
Description: The recalled "Sandy Claws" Swim Trainer is a red-and-yellow-colored fabric crab with eight stuffed legs and two eyes covering a styrofoam buoyancy float. Black straps are attached to the side seams to fasten around a child. Printed on the underside of the crab float are the words, "Swim Ways" and "CAUTION: This is not a lifesaving device. Do not leave child unattended while in use."
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the swim trainers immediately and return them to the company for a full refund. Swimways will provide consumers with a self-addressed envelope to return the product.
Incidents / Injuries: There have been seven reports of the body straps detaching and two reports of the seams splitting, though no injuries have been reported.
Recall Number: 03179
Product Type: Other Children’s Product
Hazard Type: Other Safety Hazard