Simms Fishing Products Recalls Wading Staffs Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 10336 · announced September 8, 2010 · Simms Fishing Products · 3,000 units affected
The product
The recalled product is a wading staff used to assist in wading rivers and streams. These staffs, offered in two sizes (52" & 56"), are sterling silver in color and are identified by Simms item numbers AWS101152 or AWS101156 (UPC numbers 94264-10102 or 94264-10103). The item number and UPC numbers can be found on the product hang tag attached to the staff at time of purchase. Affected wading staffs are visibly identifiable by a silver cable connector.
The hazard
The wading staff can collapse posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Simms Fishing Products or an authorized dealer to receive a free replacement staff or a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Authorized dealers nationwide from March 2010 through June 2010 for about $120.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Simms Fishing Products toll-free at (877) 789-6555 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.simmsfishing.com, or email the firm at recall@simmsfishing.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.