Zuru Recalls 7.5 Million Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark Bath Toys With Hard Plastic Top Fins Due to Risk of Impalement, Laceration and Puncture Injuries to Children
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9655.
This recall involves both full-size Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim bath toys and Mini Baby Shark Swimming bath toys. The recalled full-size Baby Shark bath toys sing and swim when placed in water. They have a hard plastic top fin with three grooves on one side, measure about 7-inches from nose to tail and were sold in three colors: yellow, pink and blue. They were sold individually and in packs of three. The recalled full-size bath toys have tracking label information on the bottom, including raised lettering that states model number "#25282" and a date code beginning with the letters "DG" followed by "YYYY/MM/DD" in the date range DG20190501 through DG20220619. Only full-size Baby Shark toys with a hard plastic top fin are included in this recall. The recalled Mini Baby Shark bath toys swim when placed in water but do not sing. They have a hard plastic top fin, measure about 4-inches from nose to tail and were sold in three colors: yellow, pink and blue. They were sold individually, in packs of two or three, and as part of a Baby Shark Music Water Park playset. The recalled mini-size bath toys have tracking label information on the bottom, including raised lettering that states model numbers "#7163," "#7175," "#7166," or "#25291" and a date code beginning with the letters "DG" followed by "YYYY/MM/DD" in the date range DG2020615 through DG202352.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9655.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bath toys and contact Zuru for a full refund of $14 for each full-size bath toy or $6 for each mini-size bath toy, in the form of a prepaid virtual Mastercard. Consumers should disable the tail fin (by cutting it on the full-size bath toy or by bending it on the mini-size bath toy), mark the body of the shark bath toy with the word "recalled" and the unique code provided during registration for the recall, then upload a photo of the product, showing it is disabled and marked, at https://www.recallrtr.com/bathshark. Upon receipt of the photo, Zuru will issue a refund to purchasers.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Walmart, Cvs Pharmacy, Dollar General Corp., Family Dollar Services, Heb Grocery Company, Meijer, Target, Tjx Companies, Ross, And Walgreens Stores Nationwide And Online At Www.walmart.com, Www.target.com, Www.amazon.com And Other Websites. The Full-size Baby Shark Bath Toys Were Sold From May 2019 Through March 2023 For Between $13 And $15. The Mini Baby Shark Bath Toys Were Sold Individually And In Multi-unit Packs From July 2020 Through June 2023 For Between $6 And $20. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9655.
Zuru toll-free at 833-820-0839 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://www.recallrtr.com/bathshark or www.Zurutoys.com and click on "Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.
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Walmart, Cvs Pharmacy, Dollar General Corp., Family Dollar Services, Heb Grocery Company, Meijer, Target, Tjx Companies, Ross, And Walgreens Stores Nationwide And Online At Www.walmart.com, Www.target.com, Www.amazon.com And Other Websites. The Full-size Baby Shark Bath Toys Were Sold From May 2019 Through March 2023 For Between $13 And $15. The Mini Baby Shark Bath Toys Were Sold Individually And In Multi-unit Packs From July 2020 Through June 2023 For Between $6 And $20. Recall FAQ
Walmart, Cvs Pharmacy, Dollar General Corp., Family Dollar Services, Heb Grocery Company, Meijer, Target, Tjx Companies, Ross, And Walgreens Stores Nationwide And Online At Www.walmart.com, Www.target.com, Www.amazon.com And Other Websites. The Full-size Baby Shark Bath Toys Were Sold From May 2019 Through March 2023 For Between $13 And $15. The Mini Baby Shark Bath Toys Were Sold Individually And In Multi-unit Packs From July 2020 Through June 2023 For Between $6 And $20. is the subject of a toys recall: Zuru Recalls 7.5 Million Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark Bath Toys With Hard Plastic Top Fins Due to Risk of Impalement, Laceration and Puncture Injuries to Children. The notice was published on June 22, 2023 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 7 units are potentially affected.