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Product name Baby floatation devices known as “The Dolphin Baby Float.”
Description The devices measure about 37 inches from nose to tail, about 28 inches from side fin to side fin, and 9 inches in depth. The white plastic dolphin has a detachable red umbrella and blue nylon seat which can be adjusted for babies from 6 months to 2 years. 
Problem A child sitting in the device could drown if water leaks into the hollow center of the float’s innertube, causing the device to tip over. 
Distribution Nationwide through catalogs and retail stores. 
Company Torpedo Inc., 800-639-0361; or write to Torpedo Inc., P.O. Box 157, South Paris, ME 04281. 
Dates sold February 1993 through December 1994. 
Date posted 12/27/2001 
 

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