Munchkin Recalls Waterpede Bath Toys Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 18153. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The bath toy can break apart exposing small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take the bath toy away from young children and contact Munchkin for a free replacement bath toy of comparable value.
CPSC recall 18153 has the recall date 10 May 2018. The notice names the firm Munchkin. The recall has about 72,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Choking.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received one report of the toy breaking apart and exposing small beads. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 72,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Waterpede™ children's bath toys, About 72,000 |
| Sold at | Babies R Us, Target, and other stores nationwide and online at munchkin.com from September 2015 through January 2018 for between $5 and $7. |
| Importer | Munchkin Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 72,000Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls on the register that name Munchkin
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 5 May 2016 | Munchkin Recalls Latch Lightweight Pacifiers & Clips Due to Choking Hazard |
| 18 Oct 2010 | Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury |
| 8 May 2008 | Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Munchkin Due to Fire Hazard |
| 29 Nov 1995 | CPSC And Munchkin Announce Pacifier Recall |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 18153The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18153. https://recallregister.com/product/8320-munchkin-recalls-waterpede-bath-toys-due-to-choking-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- 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 18153 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received one report of the toy breaking apart and exposing small beads. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Babies R Us, Target, and other stores nationwide and online at munchkin.com from September 2015 through January 2018 for between $5 and $7.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18153?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18153?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 72,000