CPSCSeptember 8, 2010

Simms Fishing Products Wading Staffs recall: Fall Hazard

Simms Fishing Products Recalls Wading Staffs Due to Fall Hazard

Why was Simms Fishing Products Wading Staffs recalled?

The wading staff can collapse posing a fall hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Simms Fishing Products or an authorized dealer to receive a free replacement staff or a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Simms Fishing Products toll-free at (877) 789-6555 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.simmsfishing.com, or email the firm at [email protected]

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: 9426410102, 9426410103

Product
Wading Staffs
Company
Simms Fishing Products, of Bozeman, Mont.
Quantity
About 3,000
Sold at
Authorized dealers nationwide from March 2010 through June 2010 for about $120.
Recall date
September 8, 2010
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled product is a wading staff used to assist in wading rivers and streams. These staffs, offered in two sizes (52" & 56"), are sterling silver in color and are identified by Simms item numbers AWS101152 or AWS101156 (UPC numbers 94264-10102 or 94264-10103). The item number and UPC numbers can be found on the product hang tag attached to the staff at time of purchase. Affected wading staffs are visibly identifiable by a silver cable connector.

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