CPSC, Midwest Announce Recall of Toad Lawn Sprinklers
Home product recall 03-159. Announced by CPSC on Jul 17, 2003.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jul 17, 2003. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
A small hose inside the toad can fail, allowing water to fill the toad’s cavity. The increased water pressure can cause the toad to explode, posing the risk of injury to anyone nearby.
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What should you do?
The sprinklers should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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- How to reach the firm: For more information about the recall, consumers can call Midwest at (800) 776-2075 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log onto their website at www.midwestofcannonfalls.com
Which ones are recalled?
The green, frog-shaped sprinkler is 6-1/2 inches long, 6-1/2 inches wide and 7 inches tall. The recalled lawn balls have a label on the bottom that includes the model number 738449 508893 and the words, “Made in China.”
4,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Toad Lawn Ball Sprinkler.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Midwest, Cannon Falls, Minn.
- Drug, flower, garden, and gift stores nationwide sold the sprinklers, from August 2002 through June 2003, for between $25 and $30.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
There have been eight incidents involving the lawn balls exploding, though no injuries or property damage have been reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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