"Smatter" Spray Foam [some cans]
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Jakks Pacific Inc., of Malibu, California is
voluntarily recalling approximately 296,000 cans of its aerosol
"Smatter" spray foam. If the pressurized can is left in a hot
automobile, it can forcefully break apart and cause injury to a nearby
consumer.
Jakks Pacific has received eight reports of the aerosol container
breaking apart. One child reportedly suffered a minor bump on the head
when a can of spray foam broke apart after being in a hot car. In two
cases, car windshields were cracked.
Only early production of spray foam with the date codes "0492PT"
to "0952PT" stamped on the bottom of the can are involved in this
recall. "Smatter" is an aerosol product that sprays a soft foam material
from the can when the nozzle is pushed. The product is generally used at
parties, celebrations, or games. The spray foam is sold in three
different varieties: "Original Smatter," "Spit Smatter," and "Fatter
Smatter." "SMATTER" appears in large print on the can and on the
cardboard packaging. "NickelodeonTM" is written on the orange handle.
"Made in China" is written the back of the product.
Discount department and toy stores sold the recalled "Smatter"
products nationwide from February 2002 through June 5, 2002 for about
$10.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled "Smatter" away from
children and contact Jakks Pacific, Inc. at (800) 554-5516 between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, for information on receiving a
free replacement "Smatter" product. Consumers also can visit the firm's
web site at www.jakkspacific.com. Never leave any aerosol can in a hot
car because it could break apart, possibly causing injury.
To see a picture of the recalled product(s) visit the CPSC's web site.
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