John Jaques & Son Recalls Lawn Dart Games Due to Risk of Puncture
John Jaques & Son Recalls Lawn Dart Games Due to Risk of Puncture
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The darts in the games pose a puncture hazard to young children. Lawn darts were banned in December 1988 to protect children from skull, face and eye puncture wounds.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled lawn dart game includes four projectiles, each consisting of a 14 3/4" bamboo shaft, four fins, and a wooden tip.
Affected Products
Lawn Dart Games
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/John-Jaques--Son-Recalls-Lawn-Dart-Games-Due-to-Risk-of-Puncture |
| Title | John Jaques & Son Recalls Lawn Dart Games Due to Risk of Puncture |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b3bbaf3270a648fea9004d3d31a24f0e.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Lawn Dart Game |
| Hazards › Name | The darts in the games pose a puncture hazard to young children. Lawn darts were banned in December 1988 to protect children from skull, face and eye puncture wounds. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Lawn Dart Games |
| Products › Type | Lawn Darts |
| Products › Category I D | 2026 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 35 |
| Recall I D | 5873 |
| Remedies › Name | Parents should immediately stop young children from playing with the recalled games and contact the firm to receive a refund. John Jaques & Son and Hammacher Schlemmer are contacting customers directly. |
| Retailers › Name | Kensington Trading Company online and Hammacher Schlemmer online from March 2006 through July 2008 for about $60. |
| Recall Date | 2008-10-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled lawn dart game includes four projectiles, each consisting of a 14 3/4" bamboo shaft, four fins, and a wooden tip. |
| Distributors › Name | John Jaques & Son Ltd., of Edenbridge, England |
| Recall Number | 09703 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (877) 374-8881 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jaqueslondon.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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