Kmart recalls
Kmart boats have 1 recall campaign on record . Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Kmart has one USCG recorded recall from 1998 covering approximately 90,000 Splash Club Deluxe Inflatable Kiddie Boats, which are pool toys rather than traditional watercraft. The recall addressed seat tearing that could cause children to fall into water. These inflatable products are unrelated to used boat purchases.
All Kmart recalls
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981481998-08-13Inflatable Kiddie Boats Recalled by Kmart NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 1998 Release # 98-148 Company Phone Number: (800) 63KMART CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Inflatable Kiddie Boats WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kmart Corporation of Troy, Mich., is conducting a recall of approximately 90,000 "Splash Club" Deluxe Inflatable Kiddie Boats. The seat of these pool toys can tear, causing small children to unexpectedly fall into the water and possibly drown. Kmart has received four reports of the boat's seats tearing and
What to check before you buy a used Kmart
- Confirm the product type, as Kmart recalls involve inflatable pool toys, not traditional boats
- Check the manufacture date if purchasing vintage inflatable water toys, as 1998 Splash Club models had seat integrity issues
- Inspect any inflatable water product for seat tears or material degradation before use
- Verify remedy completion for any 1998 Splash Club Deluxe model through original recall documentation
Frequently asked questions
Does Kmart manufacture boats?
Kmart sold inflatable kiddie boats as pool toys but did not manufacture traditional watercraft. The recalled products were recreational pool inflatables.
How many Kmart boat recalls have been issued?
One recall was issued in August 1998 covering approximately 90,000 Splash Club Deluxe Inflatable Kiddie Boats due to seat tearing hazards.
What was wrong with the Kmart Splash Club boats?
The seat could tear during use, causing small children to unexpectedly fall into water and potentially drown. Kmart received four reports of seat tearing.
Should I be concerned about Kmart boat recalls when buying a used boat?
The Kmart recall applies only to 1998 inflatable pool toys, not traditional boats. Used boat buyers would not encounter Kmart manufactured vessels.