Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-11-13). Hazards: fall. About 130 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09043 |
| Published | 2008-11-13 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Swimming Pool Items |
| Products | CORAL Swim 'N Score Pool Stix |
| Firm named in the title | Modell's |
| Firms | ERO Industries (no longer in business), of Mount Prospect, Ill. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 130 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Modell's Sporting Goods stores nationwide from August 1999 to October 2008 for about $3. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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