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Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard

Recalled November 19, 2008 · CPSC recall 09048 · Target

Recalled Dive SticksRecalled Dive Sticks
Hazard
The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take the recalled dive sticks away from young children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Units
About 365,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

The recalled dive sticks were sold in a bundle of three in multiple colors: light blue, aqua green, fluorescent yellow, royal blue, and red. The tag accompanying the dive sticks contains: "Dive Toys" or "Diving Game" and has a white small parts warning label in the upper right hand corner. The words "Made in China" are printed in the lower right hand corner.

What to do

Consumers should take the recalled dive sticks away from young children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com

Product
Dive Sticks
Imported by
Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Retailers
Target stores nationwide from April 2008 through August 2008 for about $1.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →