CPSC and Crown Darts UK Warn Consumers to Stop Using and Dispose of Banned Lawn Dart Sets; Recalling Firm is Unable to Conduct Recall
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2020-08-12). Hazards: laceration. About 19,400 units in the US and 4,048 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20163 |
| Published | 2020-08-12 |
| Last updated | 2020-08-12 |
| Products | Lawn dart sets |
| Firms | Crown Darts UK, of United Kingdom (manufacturer); Crown Darts UK, of United Kingdom (importer) |
| Manufactured in | United Kingdom |
| Units (US) | 19,400 |
| Units (Canada) | 4,048 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | dispose, stop use |
| Sold | Online at www.crowndarts.com from May 2004 through June 2020 for between $15 and $139. |
Description
The recalled lawn dart sets were sold for 2, 4 and 5 players and contained 4, 8 and 10 units (darts) respectively, as well as individual spare darts. The lawn darts are about a foot long (30 cm), have polypropylene flights (fins) designed to be held at the tail, with a brass body ending in a stainless steel spigot (peg). The lawn darts were sold in assorted colors including red, blue, yellow, purple, pink, orange, ivory and green. The CROWN DARTS logo is printed on the product.
Hazard
Lawn darts are banned in the U.S. due to serious risks of skull punctures and other serious injuries, particularly to children.
Remedy
Crown Darts UK is unable to conduct the recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn dart sets and destroy and dispose of them to prevent further usage.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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