Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children
USSwim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children
Recalling Firm: ERO Industries (no longer in business), of Mount Prospect, Ill.
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
CORAL Swim 'N Score Pool Stix
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Swim-N-Score-Dive-Sticks-Recalled-by-Modells-Due-to-Risk-of-Impalement-Injury-to-Children |
| Title | Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2f057d88cbd4444c8033551e25a98f55.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Pool Stix |
| Hazards › Name | Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | CORAL Swim 'N Score Pool Stix |
| Products › Type | Swimming Pool Items |
| Products › Category I D | 2159 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 130 |
| Recall I D | 5003 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Modell's Sporting Goods stores nationwide from August 1999 to October 2008 for about $3. |
| Recall Date | 2008-11-13T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 4969382814 |
| Recall Number | 09043 |
| Manufacturers › Name | ERO Industries (no longer in business), of Mount Prospect, Ill. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
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