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Recall 03179 — "Sandy Claws" Swim Trainers

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2003-09-10

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
03179
Date of alert
2003-09-10
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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." Hazards: 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.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Swimways-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Swim-Tra

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