John Jaques & Son Recalls Lawn Dart Games Due to Risk of Puncture
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-10-02). Hazards: laceration. About 35 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09703 |
| Published | 2008-10-02 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Lawn Darts |
| Products | Lawn Dart Games |
| Firm named in the title | John Jaques & Son |
| Firms | John Jaques & Son Ltd., of Edenbridge, England (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 35 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Kensington Trading Company online and Hammacher Schlemmer online from March 2006 through July 2008 for about $60. |
Description
The recalled lawn dart game includes four projectiles, each consisting of a 14 3/4" bamboo shaft, four fins, and a wooden tip.
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.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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