Coleman Recalls Inflatable Rubber River Tubes Due to Skin Irritation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Sep 10, 2014, 09:00 ET

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Rubber tubes

Hazard: Contact with the tube can cause skin irritation.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tubes and contact Coleman for a free replacement tube.

Consumer Contact: The Coleman Company Inc. at (800) 835-3278 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, e-mail [email protected] or online at www.coleman.com and click on "Safety Information" at the bottom of the page under Customer Support for more information.

Photos are available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Coleman-Recalls-Inflatable-Rubber-River-Tubes.

Recall Details

Units: About 20,500

Description: This recall involves Sevylor brand River Racer inflatable rubber tubes. The recalled tubes are black, 36 inches in diameter and about 15 inches tall. Each tube seats one person. The tubes have the Sevylor logo and name, and the River Racer logo and name printed in blue on the outer side. Model number 2000014090 is located on the inner side of the tube below the bottom left corner of the English language warning.

Incidents/Injuries: Coleman has received 24 reports of consumers with skin irritation after contact with the tube.

Sold Exclusively at: Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from January 2014 through July 2014 for about $25.

Importer: The Coleman Company Inc., of Wichita, Kan.

Manufactured in: China

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