7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys have been recalled after causing puncture wounds

7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys have been recalled due to causing injuries to children.

The issue: The Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing and Swim bath toys, and the Mini Baby Shark Swimming bath toys, were recalled after 12 children were injured, with nine requiring stitches or other medical attention.
* The full-size toy sings and swims, while the mini version only swims.
* Both products have a hard, plastic fin on the top which has caused the injuries.

Recall details: Zuru, the parent company, recalled 6.5 million full-size bath toys with model number 25282 and date codes ranging from May 1, 2019, to June 19, 2022.
* Additionally, one million mini sharks have been recalled, with model numbers 7163, 7175, 7166, or 25291, and date codes ranging from June 15, 2020, to May 25, 2023.

Consumer action: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advises consumers to stop using these toys immediately, mark them as recalled with a permanent marker, and apply for a refund.

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