Munchkin Recalls Waterpede Bath Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

This recall involves Munchkin's Waterpede bath toys. The one piece multi-colored Centipede -shaped toy allows water to be scooped from the top, and flows through the chambers of bottom. The bath toy is 100% plastic and is for children six months and up.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

• Waterpede™ children's bath toys · About 72,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Babies R Us, Target, and other stores nationwide and online at munchkin.com from September 2015 through January 2018 for between $5 and $7.; Munchkin Inc., of Van Nuys, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received one report of the toy breaking apart and exposing small beads. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Munchkin toll-free at 877-242-3134 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.munchkin.com , click on Help at the bottom of the page and then Recalls for more information.

Recall history and context

Munchkin appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all Munchkin recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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