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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 05112

Dive Sticks

Published February 16, 2005

Summary

CPSC records recall 05112, published February 16, 2005. Reported units: About 180,000 dive stick packages.

What's the hazard

Children can fall or land on these upright dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001.

What to do

Consumers should take these dive sticks away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund, or discard them.

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Recall details

Distributor
The Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Dive Sticks recalled?

Yes. CPSC published recall 05112 on February 16, 2005. Reported hazard: Children can fall or land on these upright dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should take these dive sticks away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund, or discard them.

View official CPSC notice(opens on cpsc.gov)