Recall: Munchkin Recalls Waterpede Bath Toys Due to Choking Hazard

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.

Name of product: Waterpede™ children's bath toys

Units: About 72,000

Hazard: The bath toy can break apart exposing small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the bath toy away from young children and contact Munchkin for a free replacement bath toy of comparable value.

Recall date: May 10, 2018

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

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.

Importers: Munchkin Inc., of Van Nuys, Calif.

Manufactured in: China

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 number: 18-153