CPSC2008-04-08
Magnetic Dart Boards Recalled By Henry Gordy Int'l; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Henry Gordy International Inc., of Plainfield, N.J.
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 magnetic boards away from children and return them by first class mail to: Henry Gordy International Inc., 809A Market Street, Hermann, MO 65041 for a full refund including tax and shipping costs.
Sold at
Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2002 through March 2008 for about $1.
Affected count
About 870,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Fun 'N Games Magnetic Dart Boards
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Henry Gordy International Inc., at (888) 790-2700 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Magnetic-Dart-Boards-Recalled-By-Henry-Gordy-Intl-Ingested-Magnets-Pose-Aspiration-and-Intestinal-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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