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 |
Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-3300 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |