Magnetic Dart Boards Recalled By Henry Gordy Int'l; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Recall 08244 · Apr 8, 2008 · Henry Gordy International Inc.
870,000
units affected
870,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08244
- Date
- Apr 8, 2008
- Company
- Henry Gordy International Inc.
- Units affected
- 870,000
- Product
- Fun 'N Games Magnetic Dart Boards
- Product type
- Darts/Dart Boards
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2002 through March 2008 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fun 'n games magnetic dart boards?
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.
What is 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.
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.