Simms Fishing Products Recalls Wading Staffs Due to Fall Hazard

Recall Date
2010-09-08
Manufacturer
Simms Fishing Products, of Bozeman, Mont.
Units Affected
About 3,000

Products Involved

Wading Staffs

Hazard

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

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.

Reported Injuries

None reported.

Sold At

Authorized dealers nationwide from March 2010 through June 2010 for about $120.

Manufactured In

United States

Full Recall 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.

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28