Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children
CPSC recall 09043 · announced November 13, 2008 · Ero Industries (no Longer In Business) · 130 units affected
The product
The recalled Pool Stix are weighted plastic tubes, which stand upright when tossed into water. The sticks are about 8" long and were sold in packs of 6 in various colors. The UPC (#4969382814) is printed on the product's packaging.
The hazard
Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should keep children from playing with the recalled dive sticks and return the product to any Modell's Sporting Goods for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Modell's Sporting Goods stores nationwide from August 1999 to October 2008 for about $3.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Modell's at (800) 275-6633 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.modells.com/recall
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.