The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03126·Announced 2003-05-19

Swimways Recalls Pool Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Risk

Swimways Corp. is recalling about 25,000 packages of Dive Sticks because children may suffer impalement injuries if they fall on the upright sticks in shallow water.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (impalement injury) where no injuries have been reported yet, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Swimways Corp. is recalling approximately 25,000 packages of "Swim Ways Deluxe Dive Buddies" weighted dive sticks. These products are soft plastic tubes, about 7.5 inches long, featuring character heads and feet. When dropped into a pool, they sink to the bottom and stand upright for children to retrieve.

The recall is being conducted to prevent injuries. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Swimways Corp. have not received any reports of incidents or injuries with these dive sticks. However, there is a risk that children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries.

The dive sticks were sold at specialty pool stores nationwide from December 2002 through May 2003 for about $6. Consumers should take these dive sticks away from children immediately and contact Swimways for information on receiving a refund or free replacement product.

The recalled product

Product
Swimways Corp Dive Sticks
Category
Consumer Product — Swimming Pool Items
Hazard
Affected units
25,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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