Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard
Recall 09048 · Nov 19, 2008 · Target
365,000
units affected
365,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09048
- Date
- Nov 19, 2008
- Company
- Target
- Units affected
- 365,000
- Product
- Dive Sticks
- Product type
- Swimming Pool Items
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
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.
What can happen
The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should take the recalled dive sticks away from young children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide from April 2008 through August 2008 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dive sticks?
Consumers should take the recalled dive sticks away from young children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children.
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.