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Wading Staffs by Simms Fishing Products
- Starting date:
- September 17, 2010
- Posting date:
- September 17, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002426
Affected products
Wading Staffs by Simms Fishing Products
Product description
This recall involves metal staffs used to assist in wading through rivers and streams. Affected wading staffs are visibly identifiable by a silver cable connector.
The item numbers and UPCs can be found on the product hang tag attached to the staff at the time of purchase.
| Length | Model Number | UPC | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132 centimetres (52 inches) | AWS101152 | 94264-10102 | Sterling silver |
| 142 centimetres (56 inches) | AWS101156 | 94264-10103 | Sterling silver |
Hazard identified
The wading staff can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Neither Simms Fishing Products nor Health Canada has received any reports of incidents or injuries relating to the use of these products in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 200 units of the recalled products have been sold through Simms' authorized dealers across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from March 2010 to June 2010.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Importer
-
Simms Fishing Products
Bozeman
Montana
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Simms Fishing Products or an authorized dealer to receive a free replacement staff or a full refund.
For more information, consumers may contact Simms Fishing Products at 1-877-789-6555 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, by e-mail at recall@simmsfishing.com, or visit the Simms Fishing website.