Slingshots Recalled by Daisy Manufacturing Due to Risk of Serious Eye Injury
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-05-04 · 06153
Hazards
If the slingshot band slips out of its frame during use, the ball at the end of the tubing can strike the user, resulting in serious facial injuries.
Recall
Number
06153
Date
2006-05-04
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
"The Natural" Slingshot
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Daisy Manufacturing Co., of Rogers, Ark.
Retailer(s)
Discount department and sporting goods stores nationwide from June 2004 through March 2006. The ERG-100 model sold for about $9, while the ERG-300 model sold for about $17.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
The two metal frame slingshots being recalled are the Daisy Models ERG-100 and ERG-300, marketed under the name "The Natural." The model number is written on the packaging. These slingshots have an offset fork design, a sling made of bright green tubing with a black leather ammunition pouch and small balls inside the tubing where it connects to the frame. Both models have black plastic handles. The smaller ERG-100 model has the words "Powerline Daisy Mfg. Rogers, AR" on the handle, while the same words are found on the adjustable wrist brace of the larger ERG-300 model. This voluntary recall does not apply to Daisy's Powerline Slingshots models F16, B52 and P51, which have yellow tubing.