CPSCGeneral Alert
Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and...
Published: February 22, 2008Recall ID: 08201Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
FUN 'N SAFE Magnetic Dart Boards
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Family-Dollar-Recalls-Magnetic-Dart-Boards-Ingested-Magnets-Pose-Aspiration-and-Intestinal-Hazards |
| Title | Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/37475e663fdb41af90e64598cf07cd30.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Magnetic Dart Board |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | FUN 'N SAFE Magnetic Dart Boards |
| Products › Type | Darts/Dart Boards |
| Products › Category I D | 1907 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 250,000 |
| Recall I D | 4217 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Family Dollar, of Charlotte, N.C. |
| Retailers › Name | Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2001 through January 2008 for about $5. |
| Recall Date | 2008-02-22T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 08201 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |