CPSC2008-02-22
Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Family Dollar, of Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard
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.
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.
Sold at
Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2001 through January 2008 for about $5.
Affected count
About 250,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
FUN 'N SAFE Magnetic Dart Boards
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Family-Dollar-Recalls-Magnetic-Dart-Boards-Ingested-Magnets-Pose-Aspiration-and-Intestinal-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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