CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible.
Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Modell's at (800) 275-6633 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.modells.com/recall
Recall Details
Sold At
Modell's Sporting Goods stores nationwide from August 1999 to October 2008 for about $3.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
ERO Industries (no longer in business), of Mount Prospect, Ill.
Recall Number
09043
Product Information
Product Name
CORAL Swim 'N Score Pool Stix
Product Type
Swimming Pool Items
Number of Units
About 130
Manufacturer Name
ERO Industries (no longer in business), of Mount Prospect, Ill.
Manufactured In
Taiwan