CPSCGeneral Alert
Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Injury ...
Published: November 13, 2008Recall ID: 09043Category: generalCountry: US
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 |
Overview
- Recalling FirmERO Industries (no longer in business), of Mount Prospect, Ill.