Joyin Recalls Sloosh Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Risk
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Joyin is recalling about 254,000 Sloosh dive sticks sold in Sloosh water toys packages because they violate the federal dive sticks ban and pose an impalement hazard.
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What Happened
Joyin US Corp. is recalling Sloosh dive sticks contained in packages of Sloosh water toys, model 40041. The recalled dive sticks violate the federal dive sticks ban because they exceeded the compress limit, posing an impalement hazard.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves Sloosh dive sticks in packages of Sloosh water toys, model 40041. The model number is printed on the back of the box next to the bar code and on top of one end of the dive stick. Each package contains 30 pieces, including five dive sticks. The recalled dive sticks are hard plastic, cylinder-shaped, approximately 7 inches long and 1 inch or less in diameter, and come in various colors. About 254,000 units were sold online at Amazon.com, Temu.com, Wayfair.com, Plus.Target.com and SHEIN.com from February 2019 through October 2025 for between $17 and $22. Only dive sticks with model 40041 sold prior to October 23, 2025, are affected. UPC: 812355036227.
What You Should Do
Consumers should stop using the recalled dive sticks immediately, take them away from children and dispose of them. Consumers should take a photo of the disposed dive sticks in the trash and email it to Joyin at support@joyin.com. Once received, Joyin will send redesigned dive sticks that meet federal regulations. Contact Joyin toll-free at 800-781-3067 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email support@joyin.com, or visit www.joyin.com and click on "Recall".
Why This Matters
The dive sticks pose a risk of serious piercing injuries in shallow water, with possible facial and eye injuries when children attempt to retrieve them underwater.
Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Joyin-Recalls-Sloosh-Dive-Sticks-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Impalement-Violate-Federal-Dive-Sticks-Ban (CPSC Recall Number 26536)
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