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Recalls / 2006-05-04

Slingshots Recalled by Daisy Manufacturing Due to Risk of Serious Eye Injury

06153 · Recalled 2006-05-04 · CPSC page

Recalled Slingshot
Recalled Slingshot

Description

The two metal frame slingshots being recalled are the Daisy Models ERG-100 and ERG-300, marketed under the name "The Natural." The model number is written on the packaging. These slingshots have an offset fork design, a sling made of bright green tubing with a black leather ammunition pouch and small balls inside the tubing where it connects to the frame. Both models have black plastic handles. The smaller ERG-100 model has the words "Powerline Daisy Mfg. Rogers, AR" on the handle, while the same words are found on the adjustable wrist brace of the larger ERG-300 model. This voluntary recall does not apply to Daisy's Powerline Slingshots models F16, B52 and P51, which have yellow tubing.

Hazards

If the slingshot band slips out of its frame during use, the ball at the end of the tubing can strike the user, resulting in serious facial injuries.

Reported injuries

Daisy has received at least three reports of injuries: a 12-year-old boy who was blinded in one eye; a 16-year-old boy who has decreased vision; and an 11-year-old boy who has three broken teeth.

Remedy

Customers should immediately stop using the slingshots and contact Daisy for free pickup and either a full refund or replacement with a comparable slingshot model.

Products

NameModelUnits
"The Natural" SlingshotAbout 104,500

Parties

Manufacturer
Daisy Manufacturing Co.
Made in
Taiwan
Sold at
Discount department, while the ERG-300 model sold for about $17.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Daisy Manufacturing Company at (800) 713-2479 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit Daisy's Web site at http://www.daisy.com

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Recalled Slingshot
Recalled Slingshot

Source: CPSC recall 06153. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.