Although this is not BHM related, many on list have pools and children. This one is critical enough to merit sharing.
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2008 Release #09-048 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 440-0680 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Dive Sticks Units: About 365,000 Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. Hazard: The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: 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. Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide from April 2008 through August 2008 for about $1. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled dive sticks away from young children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: 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 To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09048.html
