"Sandy Claws" Swim Trainers
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: September 10, 2003 Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va. Other Consumer Products
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 3,400)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.
- Reason for Recall:
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
- 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.
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Product Information
Full 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."
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 3,400)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 03179
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