Target · Recalled
Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard
The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children.
- Units
- About 365,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide from April 2008 through August 2008 for about $1.
- Product type
- Swimming Pool Items
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take the recalled dive sticks away from young children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 19 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
