Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children

CORAL Swim ‘N Score Pool Stix

Date of Recall

2008-11-13

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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