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Product Recall Number: 04-184

Why was Pool Pump Water Gun recalled?

The cone-shaped nozzle can unexpectedly come off the water gun and be propelled, causing injury.

Pool Pump Water Gun
Here's product recall specific data for Pool Pump Water Gun.

  • Product Recall Number: 04-184

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2004-07-20

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Pool Pump Water Gun

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kmart Corporation, of Troy, Mich. is voluntarily recalling about 38,600 pool pump water guns. The cone-shaped nozzle can unexpectedly come off the water gun and be propelled causing injury. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.Name of product: Pool Pump Water GunUnits: About 38,600Importer/Retailer: Kmart Corporation, of Troy, Mich.Hazard: The cone-shaped nozzle can unexpectedly come off the water gun and be propelled, causing injury.Incidents/Injuries: There have been four reports of injuries to children including cuts and bruises to the face and head.Description: The 15-inch-long water guns are shaped like giant syringes. When placed in a pool, they fill with water when the handle at the top of the device is pulled, and shoot water when pushed. They have either an orange tube with green handle and nozzle or a yellow tube with blue handle and nozzle. There is no writing on the water guns themselves.Sold at: Kmart stores nationwide from January 2004 through June 2004 for about $2.Manufactured in: Hong KongRemedy: Consumers should stop using the water guns and return them to a Kmart store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: Call Kmart at (866) KMART4U anytime or log on to the company's website at www.kmart.com.

  • Hazard Description: The cone-shaped nozzle can unexpectedly come off the water gun and be propelled, causing injury.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 38,600

  • Incidents: There have been four reports of injuries to children including cuts and bruises to the face and head.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the water guns and return them to a Kmart store for a full refund.

  • Sold At: Kmart stores nationwide from January 2004 through June 2004 for about $2.

  • Importers: Kmart Corporation, of Troy, Mich.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Hong Kong

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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