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Fall / CollapseNovember 13, 2008CPSC #09043

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

Product
Pools & Spas
Units affected
130
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

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.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

Taiwan

Where it was sold

  • Modell's Sporting Goods stores nationwide from August 1999 to October 2008 for about $3.

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Recalled Pool Stix
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