CPSC, Spin Master Toys Announce Recall of Water Rocket Toys
Description
The rockets have a transparent blue plastic body with a red soft foam nose and blue or yellow rocket fins. Each rocket comes with a color coordinated launcher that attaches to a garden hose. The rocket is powered by water and air. A label on the front of the rocket launcher reads in part, "SPLASH BLAST WATER ROCKET," "CAUTION STAY CLEAR OF ROCKET DURING LAUNCH." Imprinted on the base of the rocket launcher is the month, day and year code that reads MM/DD/YYYY followed by the letters AC. This recall includes rockets manufactured up to March 17, 2001 (03172001AC).
Hazard
The rockets, once propelled from the launcher, can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and can hit and injure children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled water rocket toys immediately and call Spin Master Toys to to receive a replacement rocket.