August 26, 2006

Syratech Corporation Recalls Elements® Decorative Lawn Sprinklers

Name of Products: Frog, Fish or Duck Lawn Sprinkler

Units: About 10,000

Importer: Syratech Corporation, of East Boston, Mass.

Hazard: The plastic body of the lawn sprinkler can crack when placed under intense water pressure and pieces of it can break off and be projected 5 to 10 feet in the air. This could pose a risk of injury to consumers and bystanders.

Description: The recalled products are Elements® lawn sprinklers with a plastic decorative body mounted on wheels in the shape of a green frog, blue fish or yellow duck sold under model numbers:
Model No. 4005059 (Duck)
Model No. 4005060 (Frog)
Model No. 4005061 (Fish)
The model numbers are located on the side of the packaging.

Sold at: Discount retailers nationwide from March 2006 through August 2006 for between $15 and $30.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these sprinklers immediately and return them to Syratech Corp. for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Syratech. at (800) 471-3986 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by e-mail at [email protected]