More than 254,000 Sloosh Dive Sticks sold through major online retailers have been recalled after federal safety officials warned that the pool toys could pose an impalement hazard to children.
Joyce US Corp announced the voluntary recall on June 11, 2026, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Regulators said the recalled dive sticks exceed the federal compress limit, which means they may be too rigid for safe use during pool play.
The concern is especially serious in shallow water. According to the recall report, a child could fall onto one of the sticks and suffer serious piercing injuries. As of June 11, Joyce US Corp had not received any reports of injuries linked to the recalled products.
Recalled Sloosh Dive Sticks: Model Number and Product Details
The recall affects Sloosh Dive Sticks included in a 30-pack of pool toys. The affected pack has model number 40041, which is printed on the back of the box next to the barcode. The same model number is also printed directly on each dive stick.
The recalled dive sticks are cylinder-shaped and made of hard plastic. Each stick is about seven inches long and less than one inch in diameter. They were sold in several colors, including red, yellow, green and orange.
The affected products were sold online at Amazon, Temu, Shein, Walmart.com and Target.com between February 2019 and October 23, 2025. The sets were priced between $17 and $22.
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What Consumers Should Do Now
Parents and caregivers should stop using the recalled dive sticks immediately. Joyce US Corp is asking consumers to throw the dive sticks away, take a photo showing the sticks in the trash, and email the image to support@joyin.com.
After the company receives the photo, it will send redesigned dive sticks that meet federal safety regulations. Consumers with questions can also contact Joyce US Corp at 800-781-3067 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday through Friday.
The recall applies only to the Sloosh Dive Sticks. Other toys in the 30-pack, including diving rings, torpedo bandits, funny face squids and octopuses, diving balls and diving fish, are not included in the recall and are considered safe to use, according to the report.
The warning adds to growing scrutiny of children’s products sold through online marketplaces. A separate Amazon children’s items recall involving serious injury and fatality risks also showed why parents should regularly check product model numbers against official recall notices.
For families preparing for summer pool season, the safest step is to inspect older pool toys before use, especially items bought online over the past several years. Recalled children’s products can remain in homes long after sales stop, making quick action important once a safety notice is issued.
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