Electric "Worm Getter" Worm Probe Recalled By Six Retailers; Electrocution Hazard Cited
CPSC recall 93075. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Electrocution/Electric Shock
CPSC recall 93075 has the recall date 1 Jun 1993. The notice names the firm Bass Pro Shops. The CPSC record gives no number of units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Worm Probes.
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| Units | The CPSC record gives no number |
|---|---|
| Description | June 1, 1993 Release # 93-075 PRODUCT: Approximately 83,000 electric WG6-S and WG8-L "Worm Getter" worm probes, manufactured by Handy Marketing Company. The probes are used by fishermen to shock fishing worms to the soil's surface. The probes have a single energized metal rod, enclosed in a white plastic, spring- activated guard on one end and a black plastic bicycle grip on the other end. The affected probes were sold by Kmart, Cabela's, Bass Pro Shops, Fishing Hot Spots, the Sportsman's Guide, and Gander Mountain. PROBLEM: CPSC is aware of more than 30 deaths involving functionally-identical worm probes. Consumers have been electrocuted by contacting the exposed metal shafts and shocked by touching the ground in the vicinity of the probe. WHAT TO DO: Owners of affected worm probes should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you purchased a probe from a retailer not listed, contact the company and inform CPSC at 1-800-638-2772 to help identify other possible retailers. If you are not sure where the probe was purchased, you are advised to destroy the probe. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, six retailers today announced the recall of WG6-S and… |
| Product | Worm Probes |
| Product | Worm Getter electric worm probes |
| Manufacturer | Bass Pro Shops; Gander Mountain; Handy Marketing; Kmart |
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- Hazard: Electric shock
- Category: Worm Probes
- CPSC recalls of 1993
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1993: not given
- CPSC recalls of 1993
- 75
- Recalls of 1993 with one of the same hazards
- 11%
- Recalls of 1993 in the category Worm Probes
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Bass Pro Shops
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 22 Apr 1997 | Hunting Tree Stands Recall by Bass Pro Shops |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 93075. https://recallregister.com/product/5438-electric-worm-getter-worm-probe-recalled-by-six-retailers-electrocutio/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 93075 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 93075 has no incident or injury text.
- How many CPSC recalls name Bass Pro Shops?
- 2 CPSC recalls on this register name Bass Pro Shops. This recall is 1 of them.