CPSC, Swimways Corp. Announce Recall of Swim Trainers
CPSC recall 03179. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The nylon body strap on the swim trainer can detach or tear from the flotation device and release a child into water, posing a serious drowning hazard to young children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the swim trainers immediately and return them to the company for a full refund. Swimways will provide consumers with a self-addressed envelope to return the product.
CPSC recall 03179 has the recall date 10 Sep 2003. The notice names the firm Swimways. The recall has about 3,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2003 has 9,900 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Drowning. CPSC gives the product type Swimming Pool Items.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | There have been seven reports of the body straps detaching and two reports of the seams splitting, though no injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 3,400 |
| Description | The recalled "Sandy Claws" Swim Trainer is a red-and-yellow-colored fabric crab with eight stuffed legs and two eyes covering a styrofoam buoyancy float. Black straps are attached to the side seams to fasten around a child. Printed on the underside of the crab float are the words, "Swim Ways" and "CAUTION: This is not a lifesaving device. Do not leave child unattended while in use." |
| Product | Sandy Claws Swim Trainers, About 3,400, Swimming Pool Items |
| Sold at | Specialty pool and toy stores nationwide and Internet retailers sold the flotation devices, from January 2003 through July 2003, for about $12. |
| Manufacturer | Swimways Corp |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,400Median of 2003: 9,900
- CPSC recalls of 2003
- 215
- Recalls of 2003 with one of the same hazards
- 0%
- Recalls of 2003 in the category Swimming Pool Items
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Swimways
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 6 Nov 2007 | Swimways Corp. Recalls "Skippy" Pool Toys Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 19 May 2003 | CPSC, Swimways Corp. Announce Recall of Pool Dive Sticks |
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- CPSC recall notice 03179The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 03179. https://recallregister.com/product/2433-cpsc-swimways-corp-announce-recall-of-swim-trainers/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 03179 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There have been seven reports of the body straps detaching and two reports of the seams splitting, though no injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Specialty pool and toy stores nationwide and Internet retailers sold the flotation devices, from January 2003 through July 2003, for about $12.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 03179?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,400
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China