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Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard

Units Affected
365,000
Recall Date
November 19, 2008
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Other
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5008.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5008.

Consumers should take the recalled dive sticks away from young children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Target Stores Nationwide From April 2008 Through August 2008 For About $1. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5008.

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

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Target Stores Nationwide From April 2008 Through August 2008 For About $1. Recall FAQ

Target Stores Nationwide From April 2008 Through August 2008 For About $1. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard. The notice was published on November 19, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 365,000 units are potentially affected.