Magnetic Dart Boards Recalled By Henry Gordy Int'l; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
USMagnetic Dart Boards Recalled By Henry Gordy Int'l; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
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
This recall involves magnetic dartboards with a black, green, blue, and white checkered design, and a red bulls eye. The magnetic dartboards measure about 5 ½ inches wide and were sold with two 2 ¾-inch long magnetic darts. The darts magnetically attract to the dart board.
Affected Products
Fun 'N Games Magnetic Dart Boards
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Magnetic-Dart-Boards-Recalled-By-Henry-Gordy-Intl-Ingested-Magnets-Pose-Aspiration-and-Intestinal-Hazards |
| Title | Magnetic Dart Boards Recalled By Henry Gordy Int'l; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/692065fd7003414d833628804901832f.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Dart Board |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c247d5f084a740eb936ab2dcd61f741e.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled 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 Games Magnetic Dart Boards |
| Products › Type | Darts/Dart Boards |
| Products › Category I D | 1907 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 870,000 |
| Recall I D | 4270 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Henry Gordy International Inc., of Plainfield, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2002 through March 2008 for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2008-04-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves magnetic dartboards with a black, green, blue, and white checkered design, and a red bulls eye. The magnetic dartboards measure about 5 ½ inches wide and were sold with two 2 ¾-inch long magnetic darts. The darts magnetically attract to the dart board. |
| Recall Number | 08244 |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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