NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 18, 2002
Release # 02-203 Jakks Pacific Recall Hotline: (800) 554-5516
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris, (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1219

CPSC, Jakks Pacific Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Certain
Cans of “Smatter” Spray Foam

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jakks Pacific Inc., of Malibu, California is voluntarily recalling approximately 296,000 cans of its aerosol “Smatter” spray foam. If the pressurized can is left in a hot automobile, it can forcefully break apart and cause injury to a nearby consumer.

Jakks Pacific has received eight reports of the aerosol container breaking apart. One child reportedly suffered a minor bump on the head when a can of spray foam broke apart after being in a hot car. In two cases, car windshields were cracked.

Only early production of spray foam with the date codes “0492PT” to “0952PT” stamped on the bottom of the can are involved in this recall. “Smatter” is an aerosol product that sprays a soft foam material from the can when the nozzle is pushed. The product is generally used at parties, celebrations, or games. The spray foam is sold in three different varieties: “Original Smatter,” “Spit Smatter,” and “Fatter Smatter.” “SMATTER” appears in large print on the can and on the cardboard packaging. “NickelodeonTM” is written on the orange handle. “Made in China” is written the back of the product.

Discount department and toy stores sold the recalled “Smatter” products nationwide from February 2002 through June 5, 2002 for about $10.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled “Smatter” away from children and contact Jakks Pacific, Inc. at (800) 554-5516 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, for information on receiving a free replacement “Smatter” product. Never leave any aerosol can in a hot car because it could break apart, possibly causing injury.

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