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

U.S. CPSCDamage to sightFallsNov 13, 2008
Recalled Pool Stix
Recalled Pool Stix

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Modell's at (800) 275-6633 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.modells.com/recall

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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