CPSC2006-05-04
Slingshots Recalled by Daisy Manufacturing Due to Risk of Serious Eye Injury
Daisy Manufacturing Co., of Rogers, Ark.
Hazard
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.
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.
Sold at
Discount department and sporting goods stores nationwide from June 2004 through March 2006. The ERG-100 model sold for about $9, while the ERG-300 model sold for about $17.
Affected count
About 104,500
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
"The Natural" Slingshot
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Slingshots-Recalled-by-Daisy-Manufacturing-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Eye-InjuryDon't want to check this manually?
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