Thousands of Pool Toys Recalled Over Serious Injury Risk for Children

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Joyin US Corporation of Chandler, Arizona, is recalling its Sloosh dive sticks because the products carry a risk of serious injury, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The recalled dive sticks violate a federal ban and pose 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.

The dive sticks are packaged with Sloosh water toys, model 40041. The package contains 30 pieces, including five dive sticks. The recalled dive sticks are made of hard plastic and are cylindrical in shape. Each stick measures approximately 7 inches in length and about 1 inch or less in diameter. They come in various colors.

Only the dive sticks with model 40041 that were sold before October 23, 2025, are being recalled. The model number is printed on the back of the box next to the barcode. It can also be found printed on top of one end of the dive stick, along with Joyin's name and tracking information. About 254,000 units are affected.

The water toys were sold online through Amazon, Temu, Wayfair, Plus.Target.com, and SHEIN from February 2019 through October 2025 for between $17 and $22.

No injuries have been reported so far. To prevent serious injuries, a dive stick should be of sufficient flexibility that it would bend to a degree that prevents penetration when impact occurs, according to the CPSC. The recalled dive sticks did not meet the criteria of 5 lbf (pound-force), which is approximately 1/3 of the weight of a 10- to 12-month-old child.

If you purchased the dive sticks, stop using them immediately, take them away from children, and dispose of them. In order to receive a replacement, you will need to take a photo of the disposed dive sticks in the trash and email it to Joyin at [email protected]. Once received, Joyin will send a set of the redesigned dive sticks that meet federal regulations. For questions, contact Joyin toll-free at 800-781-3067, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday.

According to the CPSC, consumers can continue to use the other items contained in the water toys package.