Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-02-22 · 08201
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
08201
Date
2008-02-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
FUN 'N SAFE Magnetic Dart Boards
Companies
Retailer(s)
Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2001 through January 2008 for about $5.
Importer(s)
Family Dollar, of Charlotte, N.C.
Country of manufacture
China
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.