CPSC2009-12-17
Child's Asphyxiation Death Prompts Recall of Toy Dart Gun Play Set by OKK Trading
Kong Hoi Industrial Co., of Hong Kong, China
Hazard
If a child places the soft, pliable plastic dart in his/her mouth, he/she is likely to choke/aspirate the dart into her/her throat impairing the child's ability to breathe. If the dart is not immediately removed, brain damage or death can occur.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled dart gun sets away from children and contact OKK Trading to return the toy for a $3 bounty. OKK Trading will provide a free postage paid envelope for consumers to return the toy.
Sold at
Discount department stores nationwide from December 2006 through March 2008 for about $1.
Affected count
About 22,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and OKK Trading have received one report of the November 2007 death of an 8-year-old boy in Port Arthur, Texas. The child reportedly was chewing on the toy dart when he inadvertently swallowed it and it became lodged in his throat blocking his ability to breathe.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Action Team Toy Dart Gun Set
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact OKK Trading toll-free at (877) 655-8697 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.okktrading.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Childs-Asphyxiation-Death-Prompts-Recall-of-Toy-Dart-Gun-Play-Set-by-OKK-TradingDon't want to check this manually?
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