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Report No.

20110331-51A1C-2147480691

Report Date

3/31/2011

Sent to Manufacturer / Importer / Private Labeler

4/8/2011

Report Publication Date

4/22/2011

Category of Submitter

Consumer

Product Details

Product Description

Intex Kidie Float #59586
73 cm x 58 cm
28 5/8" x 23"
"The Wet Set"
2003 Intex Recreation Corp., Long Beach, CA 90801-1440 USA
Made in China

Product Category

Sports and Recreation

Product Type

Pools & Water Sports

Product Code

Flotation Toys (Excl Official Life-saving Devices)

Manufacturer / Importer / Private Labeler Name

Intex Recreation Corp.

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Brand Name

Intex The Wet Set

Model Name or Number

59586

Serial Number

UPC Code

Date Manufactured

Manufacturer Date Code

Retailer

The Salvation Army

Retailer State

California

Purchase Date

1/8/2011 This date is an estimate

Incident Details

Incident Description

No injury occurred because I was testing the device when I discovered the malfuction.

Summary: Toy deflates on its own due to defective stem or stem cap used to inflate device.

I purchased the kiddie float brand new in its original packaging from a local thrift store. It was purchased a few months ago. I took it out of it's packag this morning and blew it up to test it as we were planning on going to the pool today. I wanted to be sure there were no leaks. The stem cover opened on it's own after i blew it up and securly closed it into the device. I tried it again- I blew it up closed the stem cover inserted it into the floatation device and once again the pressure from the air in the floatation toy pushed the cap opened. This is extremely dangerous as it can cause a childs toy to deflate while in use in the pool and cause a possible drowning.

Product: Intex Kddie Float #59586 (airplane) 73cm x 58cm 28 5/8" x 23"
It says "The Wet Set" on the bottom left cornor of the packaging cardboard

On back: 2003 Intex Corp., Long Beach, CA 90801-1440 USA (Made in China)

I due need to add that I later noticed that this product is for 2 and under and so I would have not used the device anyway since my child is 25 months old, but my child was NOT in it when I tested it and it malfunctioned!

Incident Date

3/31/2011

Incident Location

Home/Apartment/Condominium

Victims Involved

Injury Information

Incident, No Injury

My Relationship to the Victim

My Child

Gender

Male

Victim's Age When Incident Occurred

2 years 1 months

Additional Details

Submitter has product?

Yes

Product was damaged before incident?

N/A

Product was modified before incident?

N/A

If yes to any, explanation

I will put the product back in it packaging and save it.

Have you contacted the manufacturer?

N/A

If Not, Do You Plan To?

N/A

Comments from the Manufacturer/Private Labeler

Comment from Intex Recreation Corp. 4/25/2011

We contacted the submitter of the complaint and the issue of the valve not staying in place has corrected itself after the product, which was manufactured in 2003, regained its normal shape after being tightly folded in its original package for 8 years. The valve also has a self sealing function that limits the leakage of air if the cap is not properly inserted into the valve preventing sudden loss of air. In addition, the caregiver is warned to never leave the baby unattended and to always keep the baby at arm’s reach in the unlikely event that the float would lose air or any other issue arise. The submitter sent us the product and we have verified that it is functioning properly. Whenever using any children’s product, especially one intended for use in water, it is very important to ensure that it is functioning properly before being used. Any product that is malfunctioning, broken, missing parts or in need of repair should never be used. We applaud the submitter’s diligence in checking the function of the item prior to use.