The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09048·Announced 2008-11-19

Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard

Target is recalling approximately 365,000 dive sticks sold nationwide from April to August 2008 because they could remain upright and pose an impalement hazard to young children.

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 hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Target, of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling approximately 365,000 Dive Sticks sold in Target stores nationwide from April 2008 through August 2008 for about $1. 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 recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.

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, consumers can 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.

The recalled product

Product
Dive Sticks
Manufacturer
Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Swimming Pool Items
Hazard
Affected units
365,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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