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

Active Recall Announced November 13, 2008 CPSC #09043

Quick answer

Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children is CPSC recall #09043, announced on November 13, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: ERO Industries (no longer in business).

Hazard

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.

Affected products

CORAL Swim 'N Score Pool Stix

Recalled brands

ERO Industries (no longer in business)

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.

Recall date

November 13, 2008

Categories

Swimming Pool Items

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #09043?

CPSC recall #09043 covers Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 13, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #09043?

The CPSC remedy for recall #09043 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Swim-N-Score-Dive-Sticks-Recalled-by-Modells-Due-to-Risk-of-Impalement-Injury-to-Children. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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