Child's Asphyxiation Death Prompts Recall of Toy Dart Gun Play Set by OKK Trading
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-12-17 · 10079
Hazards
If a child places the soft, pliable plastic dart in his/her mouth, he/she is likely to choke/aspirate the dart into her/her throat impairing the child's ability to breathe. If the dart is not immediately removed, brain damage or death can occur.
Recall
Number
10079
Date
2009-12-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Action Team Toy Dart Gun Set
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Kong Hoi Industrial Co., of Hong Kong, China
Retailer(s)
Discount department stores nationwide from December 2006 through March 2008 for about $1.
Importer(s)
OKK Trading Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The "ACTION TEAM" play set has a toy gun with three soft rubber darts, a S.W.A.T. watch, a baton, walkie-talkie, a whistle, and a badge with a clip and an identification card. The soft, pliable orange plastic darts have a nearly 2 ½ inch long shaft and an approximately ¾ inch diameter suction cup. The toy gun is black with an orange nose and trigger and red spring release mechanism. "Made in China" is printed on one side of the barrel.