Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported February 16, 2005
CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Dive Sticks
Children can fall or land on these upright dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001.
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The Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn. recalled The dive sticks are hard plastic in the shape of worms, fish, and seahorses. The worm div… - a moderate-severity action.
CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Dive Sticks was recalled by The Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn. in February 16, 2005. Reason: Children can fall or land on these upright dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. CPSC …. Remedy: Consumers should take these dive sticks away from children immediately and return them to…. Verify recall #05112 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Children can fall or land on these upright dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. CPSC ….
- Moderate
- severity level
- February 16, 2005
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05112 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #05112) was formally reported on February 16, 2005. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 180,000 dive stick packages.
The documented reason for this recall is: Children can fall or land on these upright dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should take these dive sticks away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund, or discard them. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 4 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 25,126 food recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Affected scope
About 180,000 dive stick packages
Related Recalls
6
4 from same agency
Product 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.
Reason for recall
Children can fall or land on these upright dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001.
Remedy, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05112 |
| Date reported | February 16, 2005 |
| Date initiated | February 16, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | The Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn. |
| Affected scope | About 180,000 dive stick packages |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should take these dive sticks away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund, or …
- Check the recall number (05112) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by The Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.. Units affected: About 180,000 dive stick packages.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Children can fall or land on these upright dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should take these dive sticks away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund, or discard them.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 16, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05112.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (05112) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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