How Can a Pool Toy Pose an Impalement Danger? The Sloosh Brand Dive Sticks- those are the ones that are subject to the recall- violate the federal dive stick ban because they exceed the compression limit. Here's How Kids Could Get Injured Using the Recalled Pool ToysHere is why there are so many restrictions on dive sticks. The angle of the pool toy compared to the surface of the pool is important. More than 400,000 of these dive sticks are subject to recall.