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Friday, Jul. 03, 2009

Baby floats to be recalled as dangerous

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday that Avon, Mass.-based Aqua-Leisure Industries would recall about 4 million floating baby pool toys that pose a drowning risk.

The commission said consumers should stop using the floats. Leg straps in the seat of the float are prone to tearing, which can cause children to fall into or under the water. Thirty-one reports of torn seats have been received. No injuries have been reported.

The floats, which were made in China, were sold at Target, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Dollar General, Kmart, Walgreens, Ace Hardware and Bed Bath & Beyond from December 2002 to June 2009. They cost $8 to $15.

Some are shaped like boats, crabs, turtles or cars.

On the Net: www.aqualeisure.com/recall.