Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury
CPSC recall 11012. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing laceration hazard to children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Munchkin for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.
CPSC recall 11012 has the recall date 18 Oct 2010. The notice names the firm Munchkin. The recall has about 34,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Toys for Bathtub.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | CPSC and the company are aware of 19 incidents of lacerations to boys' genital area. One of the incidents required medical attention. |
|---|---|
| Units | 34,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves battery-operated bathtub submarine toys. The toy is yellow, has a smiling face, turquoise windows, an orange propeller and an orange periscope that turns the toy on and off. The intake valve has a water pump that sucks in water to propel the submarine. The toy is intended for use by children during bath time. |
| Product | Bathtub Subs, About 34,000 units, Toys for Bathtub |
| Sold at | Mass merchandise retail stores nationwide and children's stores nationwide from November 2009 through September 2010 for about $7. |
| Importer | Munchkin Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 34,000Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Toys for Bathtub
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Munchkin
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2018 | Munchkin Recalls Waterpede Bath Toys Due to Choking Hazard |
| 5 May 2016 | Munchkin Recalls Latch Lightweight Pacifiers & Clips Due to Choking Hazard |
| 8 May 2008 | Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Munchkin Due to Fire Hazard |
| 29 Nov 1995 | CPSC And Munchkin Announce Pacifier Recall |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11012. https://recallregister.com/product/482-bathtub-toys-recalled-by-munchkin-due-to-risk-of-injury/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 11012 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC and the company are aware of 19 incidents of lacerations to boys' genital area. One of the incidents required medical attention.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Mass merchandise retail stores nationwide and children's stores nationwide from November 2009 through September 2010 for about $7.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11012?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11012?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 34,000 units