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10-13-2007, 02:55 PM
CPSC press release:
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 12, 2007
Release #08-026
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 455-7677
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Ross Stores Recalls Turtle Sprinklers Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Turtle Sprinklers
Units: About 1,800
Importer: Ross Stores Inc., Pleasanton, Calif.
Hazard: The turtle's body can fill with water, causing it to crack or explode, posing a
laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of the turtle sprinkler cracking. No
injuries have been reported.
Description: The turtle sprinkler is made of plastic resin and measures about 6 ½-inches
tall. The SKU number 400022708494 is printed on a label located on the underside of the
sprinkler.
Sold at: Ross Stores and dd's Discounts nationwide from March 2007 through September 2007
for about $9.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the sprinkler immediately, and return it to the place
of purchase for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Ross toll-free at (877) 455-7677
anytime Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rossstores.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please
go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08026.html
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 12, 2007
Release #08-026
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 455-7677
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Ross Stores Recalls Turtle Sprinklers Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Turtle Sprinklers
Units: About 1,800
Importer: Ross Stores Inc., Pleasanton, Calif.
Hazard: The turtle's body can fill with water, causing it to crack or explode, posing a
laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of the turtle sprinkler cracking. No
injuries have been reported.
Description: The turtle sprinkler is made of plastic resin and measures about 6 ½-inches
tall. The SKU number 400022708494 is printed on a label located on the underside of the
sprinkler.
Sold at: Ross Stores and dd's Discounts nationwide from March 2007 through September 2007
for about $9.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the sprinkler immediately, and return it to the place
of purchase for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Ross toll-free at (877) 455-7677
anytime Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rossstores.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please
go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08026.html