Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children
CORAL Swim ‘N Score Pool Stix |
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Date of Recall:
Thursday, November 13th, 2008
CPSC Release Number:
09-043
Manufactured In:
Taiwan
Company Phone Number:
(800) 275-6633
Units:
About 130
Manufacturer:
ERO Industries (no longer in business), of Mount Prospect, Ill.
Sold By:
Modell’s Sporting Goods stores nationwide from August 1999 to October 2008 for about $3.
Problem/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. In April 2001, CPSC banned certain types of dive sticks.
Injuries/Incidents:
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.
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.
Consumer Contact:
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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