More than 7 million Baby Shark bath toys have been recalled due to risk of puncture wounds and impalement. Here’s what parents need to know
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling more than 7 million Baby Shark bath toys. Zuru, the company that makes the toys, is participating in the recall and offering full refunds for affected toys: Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim Bath Toys (full-size) and Robo Alive Junior Mini Baby Shark Swimming Bath Toys (mini-size).
“When using the recalled bath toys, particularly in a bathtub or wading pool, a child can slip and fall or sit onto the hard plastic top fin of the shark, posing risks of impalement, lacerations and punctures,” CPSC said in a press release. The agency added that there have been at least 12 reported incidents of kids “falling or sitting onto the recalled full-size Baby Shark bath toy, resulting in impalement injuries, lacerations and puncture wounds, including to children’s genital, anorectal and facial areas. Nine of the incidents required stitches or medical attention.”
The toys, which are based on the popular kids’ song “Baby Shark,” come in yellow, pink, and blue, and were sold individually and in packs of two or three, from May 2019 through March 2023. They cost between $13 and $15 for the full-sized toys, and between $6 and $20 for the mini toys.
CPSC says anyone with these toys should stop using them immediately. You can also contact Zuru for a refund of the purchase price by following these steps:
- 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.
- Upload a photo of the product, showing it is disabled and marked, to https://www.recallrtr.com/bathshark
Upon receipt of the photo, Zuru will issue your refund in the form of a prepaid virtual Mastercard.
