CPSCNovember 13, 2008

Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by

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

Why was Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by recalled?

Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC: 4969382814

Product
CORAL Swim 'N Score Pool Stix
Company
ERO Industries (no longer in business), of Mount Prospect, Ill.
Quantity
About 130
Sold at
Modell's Sporting Goods stores nationwide from August 1999 to October 2008 for about $3.
Recall date
November 13, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

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.

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