CPSC recall 09-043, announced November 13, 2008, covers CORAL Swim 'N Score Pool Stix (about 130 units). Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 275-6633, or go to www.modells.com/recall.
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UPC or product codes
4969382814Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- ERO Industries (no longer in business)
- Manufacturer
- ERO Industries (no longer in business), of Mount Prospect, Ill.
- Recall number
- 09-043
- Units
- About 130
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Modell's Sporting Goods stores nationwide from August 1999 to October 2008 for about $3.
CORAL Swim 'N Score Pool Stix
CPSC product type: Swimming Pool Items
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Modell's at (800) 275-6633 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.modells.com/recall
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