July 2, 2003
Name
of product:
"Spit Smatter" Spray Foam
Units: About 1.3 million
Manufacturer: JAKKS Pacific Inc., of Malibu, Calif.
Hazard: The aerosol cans can forcefully break apart, posing a risk of
serious injury to nearby consumers.
Description: The "Spit Smatter" spray comes in a pressurized
can and emits a colored foam based on one of six brands: "Original
Smatter," "Blueberry Smatter," "Banana Cream Smatter,"
"Lemon Meringue Smatter," and "Fatter Smatter." The brand
name is printed on the can and the word "Nickelodeon" is printed on
the orange trigger mechanism.
Sold at: Discount department and toy stores nationwide sold the
"Spit Smatter" foam cans between February 2002 and June 2003 for
about $10.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the aerosol can away from
children and contact the company for instructions on disposal and how to
receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Call JAKKS Pacific at (800) 554-5516 between 8:30 a.m.
and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, log on to the company's Web site at http://www.jakkspacific.com/smatter.shtml, or e-mail the
company at smatterrecall@jakks.net.
Media Contact: Genna Goldberg at (310) 455-6235.