CPSCRecalled Sep 10, 2003 · #03179
CPSC, Swimways Corp. Announce Recall of Swim Trainers
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.
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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."
Product details
- Product
- Sandy Claws Swim Trainers
- Type
- Swimming Pool Items
- Manufacturer
- Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Specialty pool and toy stores nationwide and Internet retailers sold the flotation devices, from January 2003 through July 2003, for about $12.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
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.