CPSC, Spin Master Toys Announce Recall of Water Rocket Toys
Source: CPSC Recall #01158
Recall Date
2001-05-22
Manufacturer
Spin Master Toys, of Ontario, Canada
Units Affected
About 108,000
Products Involved
Splash Blast Water Rockets
Hazard
The rockets, once propelled from the launcher, can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and can hit and injure children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled water rocket toys immediately and call Spin Master Toys to to receive a replacement rocket.
Reported Injuries
Spin Master Toys has received five reports of the rockets striking children, including a report of a child being hit by the rocket in the head.
Sold At
Major department stores, wholesale clubs and specialty stores, including WalMart, Toys R US, and Costco nationwide sold the rockets, from January 2001 through March 2001, for about $20.
Full Recall Description
The rockets have a transparent blue plastic body with a red soft foam nose and blue or yellow rocket fins. Each rocket comes with a color coordinated launcher that attaches to a garden hose. The rocket is powered by water and air. A label on the front of the rocket launcher reads in part, "SPLASH BLAST WATER ROCKET," "CAUTION STAY CLEAR OF ROCKET DURING LAUNCH." Imprinted on the base of the rocket launcher is the month, day and year code that reads MM/DD/YYYY followed by the letters AC. This recall includes rockets manufactured up to March 17, 2001 (03172001AC).
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28