Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children
Recall 09043 · Nov 13, 2008 · ERO Industries (no longer in business)
130
units affected
130
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09043
- Date
- Nov 13, 2008
- Company
- ERO Industries (no longer in business)
- Units affected
- 130
- Product
- CORAL Swim 'N Score Pool Stix
- Product type
- Swimming Pool Items
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible.
The fix
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 and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Modell's Sporting Goods stores nationwide from August 1999 to October 2008 for about $3.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled coral swim 'n score pool stix?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.