Aqua-Leisure Recalls Inflatable Floats
July 3, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Baby Care, Health, Infancy, News & Media, recall
The CPSC has called a voluntary recall on over 4 million floats this past Thursday due to the child seats being able to
IMG: CPSC
Aqua-Leisure has recalled 14 different styles of inflatable floats that they’ve made. While you may not have to, it is voluntary and the CPSC is asking that you return them to the company. At this time there is nothing stating if you will be sent a new one or reimbursed.
Here’s what the CPSC site says:
Hazard: The leg straps in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into or under the water, posing a risk of drowning.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been 31 reports of float seats tearing, causing children to fall into or under the water. No injuries have been reported.
Head over to the CPSC for pictures of which ones are being recalled.
actually, there IS info about a FULL REFUND.
http://www.aqualeisure.com/recall/faq.html