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Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard

U.S. CPSCInjuriesSold on TargetNov 19, 2008
Recalled Dive Sticks
Recalled Dive Sticks
Recalled Dive Sticks
Recalled Dive Sticks

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

Hazard

The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should take the recalled dive sticks away from young children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Target stores nationwide from April 2008 through August 2008 for about $1.

Contact the company

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

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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