Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
CPSC recall 08201 · announced February 22, 2008 · Family Dollar · 250,000 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2001 through January 2008 for about $5.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.