Product Recall Number: 06-246
Why was Frog, Fish or Duck Lawn Sprinkler recalled?
The plastic body of the lawn sprinkler can crack when placed under intense water pressure and pieces of it can break off and be projected 5 to 10 feet in the air. This could pose a risk of injury to consumers and bystanders.
Product Recall Number: 06-246
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2006-08-24
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Frog, Fish or Duck Lawn Sprinkler
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Syratech Corporation, of East Boston, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 10,000 Frog, Fish or Duck Lawn Sprinklers. The plastic body of the lawn sprinkler can crack when placed under intense water pressure and pieces of it can break off and be projected 5 to 10 feet in the air. This could pose a risk of injury to consumers and bystanders.Name of Products: Frog, Fish or Duck Lawn SprinklerUnits: About 10,000Importer: Syratech Corporation, of East Boston, Mass.Hazard: The plastic body of the lawn sprinkler can crack when placed under intense water pressure and pieces of it can break off and be projected 5 to 10 feet in the air. This could pose a risk of injury to consumers and bystanders.Incidents/Injuries: Syratech has received two reports of the lawn sprinkler cracking and projecting pieces of the decorative covering in the air. The company has no reports of injuries.Description: The recalled products are Elements® lawn sprinklers with a plastic decorative body mounted on wheels in the shape of a green frog, blue fish or yellow duck sold under model numbers:Model No. 4005059 (Duck)Model No. 4005060 (Frog)Model No. 4005061 (Fish)The model numbers are located on the side of the packaging.Sold at: Discount retailers nationwide from March 2006 through August 2006 for between $15 and $30.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using these sprinklers immediately and return them to Syratech Corp. for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Syratech. at (800) 471-3986 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by e-mail at consumerservices@syratech.com.
Hazard Description: The plastic body of the lawn sprinkler can crack when placed under intense water pressure and pieces of it can break off and be projected 5 to 10 feet in the air. This could pose a risk of injury to consumers and bystanders.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 10,000
Incidents: Syratech has received two reports of the lawn sprinkler cracking and projecting pieces of the decorative covering in the air. The company has no reports of injuries.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these sprinklers immediately and return them to Syratech Corp. for a full refund.
Sold At: Discount retailers nationwide from March 2006 through August 2006 for between $15 and $30.
Importers: Syratech Corporation, of East Boston, Mass.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed