John Jaques & Son Recalls Lawn Dart Games Due to Risk of Puncture
Recall 09703 · Oct 2, 2008 · John Jaques & Son
35
units affected
35
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09703
- Date
- Oct 2, 2008
- Company
- John Jaques & Son
- Units affected
- 35
- Product
- Lawn Dart Games
- Product type
- Lawn Darts
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
The recalled lawn dart game includes four projectiles, each consisting of a 14 3/4" bamboo shaft, four fins, and a wooden tip.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Kensington Trading Company online and Hammacher Schlemmer online from March 2006 through July 2008 for about $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lawn dart games?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.