CPSC recall 10-336, announced September 8, 2010, covers Simms Fishing Products Wading Staffs (about 3,000 units). The wading staff can collapse posing a fall hazard to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (877) 789-6555, go to www.simmsfishing.com, or email recall@simmsfishing.com.
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UPC or product codes
94264101029426410103Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The wading staff can collapse posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Simms Fishing Products
- Manufacturer
- Simms Fishing Products, of Bozeman, Mont.
- Recall number
- 10-336
- Units
- About 3,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized dealers nationwide from March 2010 through June 2010 for about $120.
Wading Staffs
CPSC product type: Fishing Items
Recall contact information
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
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