# Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
> **CPSC recall** · 2008-02-22 · 08201 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 08201
- **Date:** 2008-02-22
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

FUN 'N SAFE Magnetic Dart Boards

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Family-Dollar-Recalls-Magnetic-Dart-Boards-Ingested-Magnets-Pose-Aspiration-and-Intestinal-Hazards)
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