Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
FUN ‘N SAFE Magnetic Dart Boards
Date of Recall
2008-02-22CPSC Release Number
08-201Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 547-0359Units
About 250,000Importer
Family Dollar, of Charlotte, N.C.Sold By
Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2001 through January 2008 for about $5.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
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.Remedy
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.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.comRecall Comments
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