Simms Fishing Products Wading Staffs

Description: Simms Fishing Products Recalls Wading Staffs Due to Fall Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2010 Release #10-336 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 789-6555 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Simms Fishing Products Recalls Wading Staffs Due to Fall Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Wading Staffs Units: About 3,000 Manufacturer: Simms Fishing Products, of Bozeman, Mont. Hazard: The wading staff can collapse posing a fall hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled product is a wading staff used to assist in wading rivers and streams. These staffs, offered in two sizes (52" & 56"), are sterling silver in color and are identified by Simms item numbers AWS101152 or AWS101156 (UPC numbers 94264-10102 or 94264-10103). The item number and UPC numbers can be found on the product hang tag attached to the staff at time of purchase. Affected wading staffs are visibly identifiable by a silver cable connector. Sold by: Authorized dealers nationwide from March 2010 through June 2010 for about $120. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: 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. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Simms Fishing Products toll-free at (877) 789-6555 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.simmsfishing.com, or email the firm at [email protected] [Learn More]