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Joyin Sloosh Dive Sticks Recall: Impalement Hazard in Shallow Water

Joyin recalls Sloosh dive sticks (models 40041, 40003, 16154) due to impalement risk in shallow water. Stop using immediately to prevent serious injuries.

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Joyin is recalling Sloosh dive sticks with models 40041, 40003, and 16154 because they can cause serious impalement injuries if children fall on them in shallow water. These sticks are designed to be used underwater but pose a risk of piercing injuries to faces and eyes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/971-joyin-sloosh-dive-sticks-recall-impalement-hazard-in-shallow-water.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/971-joyin-sloosh-dive-sticks-recall-impalement-hazard-in-shallow-water · Updated August 17, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #10890

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“Joyin Sloosh Dive Sticks Recall: Impalement Hazard in Shallow Water.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/971-joyin-sloosh-dive-sticks-recall-impalement-hazard-in-shallow-water. Based on CPSC recall #10890 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Joyin-Expands-Recall-of-Sloosh-Dive-Sticks-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Impalement-Violate-Federal-Dive-Sticks-Ban).

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on July 30, 2026, that Joyin is expanding its recall of Sloosh dive sticks due to impalement hazards. The agency said the products violate the federal dive sticks ban because they exceed the compress limit.

How to tell if you have it

  • Sloosh Dive Sticks, models 40041, 40003 and 16154: upc 00812355036227

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled dive sticks immediately, take them away from children and dispose of them. Consumers will be asked to take a photo of the disposed dive sticks in the trash and email it to Joyin at support@joyin.com.

The hazard

The recalled dive sticks violate the federal dive sticks ban because they exceeded the compress limit, posing an impalement hazard. In shallow water, children may fall or land on a dive stick, resulting in serious piercing injuries. Facial and eye injuries are also possible when children attempt to retrieve the sticks underwater.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Joyin has issued other recent recalls of similar products, including Werner Paddles Kayak Paddles Recall (2025-10-30) and Hobby Lobby Sunneday & Blue Bay Pools Recall (2026-01-29).

How to tell if you have this one

Check the back of the Sloosh water toys box for model numbers 40041, 40003, or 16154. The model numbers are also printed on the dive sticks themselves. Recalled sticks were sold before specific dates: model 40041 before October 23, 2025, and models 40003 and 16154 before December 31, 2025.

  • Brand
    Joyin
  • Product
    Sloosh Dive Sticks, models 40041, 40003 and 16154
  • Category
    Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using Immediately

    Take the recalled dive sticks away from children and dispose of them safely.

  2. Take Photo of Disposal

    Take a photo of the disposed dive sticks in the trash and email it to Joyin at support@joyin.com.

  3. Receive Redesigned Sticks

    Joyin will send redesigned dive sticks that meet federal regulations once they receive your photo.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled dive sticks immediately, take them away from children and dispose of them. Consumers will be asked to 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 the consumer redesigned dive sticks that meet federal regulations.

Take action

Contact Joyin

We’ve drafted a message you can send Joyin to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 10890 — Joyin Sloosh Dive Sticks Recall: Impalement Hazard in Shallow Water

Hello,

I own a Joyin Sloosh Dive Sticks Recall: Impalement Hazard in Shallow Water that is covered by recall 10890 from Joyin.

The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop using the recalled dive sticks immediately, take them away from children and dispose of them. Consumers will be asked to 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 the consumer redesigned dive sticks that meet federal regulations.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: CPSC Recall #10890 (July 30, 2026)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official CPSC recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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