Syratech Corporation Recalls Elements® Decorative Lawn Sprinklers
Released: Friday, August 25, 2006 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Syratech Corporation, of East Boston, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 10,000 Frog, Fish or Duck Lawn Sprinklers. The plastic body of the lawn sprinkler can crack when placed under intense water pressure and pieces of it can break off and be projected 5 to 10 feet in the air. This could pose a risk of injury to consumers and bystanders.
Recall Details
Description
The recalled products are Elements® lawn sprinklers with a plastic decorative body mounted on wheels in the shape of a green frog, blue fish or yellow duck sold under model numbers:Model No. 4005059 (Duck)Model No. 4005060 (Frog)Model No. 4005061 (Fish)The model numbers are located on the side of the packaging.
Hazards
The plastic body of the lawn sprinkler can crack when placed under intense water pressure and pieces of it can break off and be projected 5 to 10 feet in the air. This could pose a risk of injury to consumers and bystanders.
Incidents
Syratech has received two reports of the lawn sprinkler cracking and projecting pieces of the decorative covering in the air. The company has no reports of injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these sprinklers immediately and return them to Syratech Corp. for a full refund.
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