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Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children
Recalled November 13, 2008 · CPSC recall 09043 · Swim
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 130
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Contact
For additional information, contact Modell's at (800) 275-6633 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.modells.com/recall
Product
CORAL Swim 'N Score Pool Stix
Manufacturer(s)
ERO Industries (no longer in business), of Mount Prospect, Ill.
Retailers
Modell's Sporting Goods stores nationwide from August 1999 to October 2008 for about $3.
Made in
Taiwan
UPC
4969382814
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →