Moderate Recalled September 8, 2010 About 3,000 units Updated May 23, 2014

Simms Fishing Products Recalls Wading Staffs Due to Fall Hazard

The hazard

The wading staff can collapse posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Incidents reported: None reported.

What to do now

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.

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 recall@simmsfishing.com

Product photos

Recalled Wading Staff and Silver Cable Connector
Recalled Wading Staff and Silver Cable Connector

Photos: U.S. CPSC

Full official 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.