CPSCGeneral Alert
Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard
Published: November 19, 2008Recall ID: 09048Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled dive sticks were sold in a bundle of three in multiple colors: light blue, aqua green, fluorescent yellow, royal blue, and red. The tag accompanying the dive sticks contains: "Dive Toys" or "Diving Game" and has a white small parts warning label in the upper right hand corner. The words "Made in China" are printed in the lower right hand corner.
Affected Products
Dive Sticks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Target-Recalls-Dive-Sticks-Due-to-Impalement-Hazard |
| Title | Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/52620c97aa9b42d69ea9dd07b126754a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Dive Sticks |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5740a3265e0a4816a46898e355431421.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Dive Sticks |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Dive Sticks |
| Products › Type | Swimming Pool Items |
| Products › Category I D | 2159 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 365,000 |
| Recall I D | 5008 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take the recalled dive sticks away from young children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Retailers › Name | Target stores nationwide from April 2008 through August 2008 for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2008-11-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled dive sticks were sold in a bundle of three in multiple colors: light blue, aqua green, fluorescent yellow, royal blue, and red. The tag accompanying the dive sticks contains: "Dive Toys" or "Diving Game" and has a white small parts warning label in the upper right hand corner. The words "Made in China" are printed in the lower right hand corner. |
| Recall Number | 09048 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |