Recalls / 2008-02-22
Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
08201 · Recalled 2008-02-22 · CPSC page
Description
The magnetic dart board is about 15 inches wide with a black, white, green, and red bulls eye checkered design and was sold with six 4-inch-long magnetic darts. The darts magnetically adhere to the dart board when thrown. "Made in China" is embossed on the back of the board.
Hazards
Small magnets at the ends of the darts can detach. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Reported injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return the board and all of the darts to a Family Dollar store for a refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FUN 'N SAFE Magnetic Dart Boards | About 250,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- Family Dollar, of Charlotte, N.C.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Family Dollar from January 2001 through January 2008 for about $5.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.familydollar.com
Source: CPSC recall 08201. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.