Target Dive Sticks recall: Impalement Hazard
Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard
Why was Target Dive Sticks recalled?
The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should take the recalled dive sticks away from young children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Contact: 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 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 identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Dive Sticks
- Company
- Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 365,000
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide from April 2008 through August 2008 for about $1.
- Recall date
- November 19, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
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.