CPSC2003-05-19
CPSC, Swimways Corp. Announce Recall of Pool Dive Sticks
Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Hazard
Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and may suffer impalement injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should take these dive sticks away from children immediately and contact Swimways for information on receiving a refund or free replacement product.
Sold at
Specialty pool stores nationwide sold these dive sticks, from December 2002 through May 2003, for about $6.
Affected count
About 25,000 packages
Injuries reported
The commission and Swimways Corp. have not received any reports of incidents or injuries with these dive sticks. This recall is being conducted to prevent injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Swimways Corp Dive Sticks
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Swimways at (800) 889-7946 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can write to Swimways Corp., 5816 Ward Court, Virginia Beach, VA 23455.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Swimways-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Pool-Dive-Sticks-Don't want to check this manually?
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