Key Takeaway
CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Dive Sticks was recalled on February 16, 2005. 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.
CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Dive Sticks
Description
The dive sticks are hard plastic in the shape of worms, fish, and seahorses. The worm dive sticks are sticks with ridges that are green with an orange weighted ball or pink with a yellow weighted ball on the bottom. The fish dive sticks are pink and yellow or green and orange. The seahorse dive sticks are yellow with a blue tail or pink with a yellow tail. All of the dive sticks are about 7 inches long. "Made in China" is written on the fish and seahorses. "Sun and Shade" is written on each package. There are two worms per package and three fish or seahorses per package.
Injuries / Consequence
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should take these dive sticks away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund, or discard them.
Products Affected
Dive Sticks
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recall still active?
Check the status badge at the top of this page. "Ongoing" means the recall is still active and you should follow the remedy instructions. "Completed" or "Terminated" means the recall process has concluded, though the safety issue remains relevant for any unrepaired products.
How do I check if my product is affected?
Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.
What remedy is available for this recall?
The listed remedy for this recall is: Consumers should take these dive sticks away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund, or discard them.
Where can I find the original recall notice?
This recall was issued by CPSC. You can view the original notice using the link provided above.