7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys have been recalled after causing puncture wounds
In the picture, you can see the small versions of toys with the brand Baby Shark by Zuru Toys. These toys are capable of singing or swimming when they are put in water. However, the company made a decision to retrieve both the small and big sizes of these toys since 12 children got hurt after either sitting or falling on them. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has taken action on this issue.
The Commission that oversees the safety of products sold in America, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a warning about an item commonly found in homes and nurseries - the inclined infant sleeper. According to the Commission's statement, inclined sleepers may cause suffocation hazards, especially for infants under 3 months of age, who have been found to be at higher risk of suffocating when sleeping in inclined sleepers. As a result, the Commission advises parents and caregivers to stop using inclined sleepers for their infants, and to use alternative sleep environments that meet safety standards. It is important to note that this warning is not a recall - manufacturers are not required to remove inclined sleepers from the market. However, some manufacturers have voluntarily recalled their products, and the Commission continues to investigate incidents related to inclined sleepers. If you own an inclined sleeper, it is recommended that you stop using it and check with the manufacturer or retailer for information on refunds or returns. Above all, always prioritize the safety of your child and follow safe sleep guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
This photo displays the small versions of Zuru Toys' toys that have the Baby Shark brand on them and can either sing or move around in water. The company pulled back both the small and large sizes of the toys due to about twelve kids getting hurt because of sitting on or slipping onto the toys.
United States Consumer Product Safety Commission
On Thursday, it was announced that around 7.5 million bath toys of Baby Shark have been recalled due to their hazardous nature. According to reports, these toys have caused severe injuries like cuts, impalements and puncture wounds to many young children.
The Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing and Swim toys designed for the bath, alongside the Mini Baby Shark Swimming toys, have been subjected to a recall. This action followed an unfortunate incident where 12 children suffered injuries due to falling or sitting on the full-size toys. Nine of them needed medical attention, including stitches. So far, there have been no reported injuries related to the mini toys, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The big toy sings and paddles around in water, but the smaller one can only swim. The toys have a sturdy fin made of plastic on their tops and come in different colors such as pink, yellow, and blue.
Zuru, the company that owns the brand, recalled a total of 6.5 million large bath toys. These toys can be identified through their model number, 25282, and the date codes printed on them. The date codes range from May 1, 2019 to June 19, 2022, and are formatted with "DG" followed by the date in the "YYYY/MM/DD" format.
The makers of small sharks have recalled one million of their products. These mini sharks were sold either on their own or in packs of two or three. They were also included in the Baby Shark Music Water Park playset. If you have a mini shark with the model number 7163, 7175, 7166 or 25291, and it was made between June 15, 2020 and May 25, 2023, it may be affected by the recall.
According to the CPSC, individuals must discontinue the use of these toys without delay, label them as recalled with an indelible marker, and request a reimbursement.
