Henry Gordy International · Recalled
Magnetic Dart Boards Recalled By Henry Gordy Int'l; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal 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.
- Units
- About 870,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves magnetic dartboards with a black, green, blue, and white checkered design, and a red bulls eye. The magnetic dartboards measure about 5 ½ inches wide and were sold with two 2 ¾-inch long magnetic darts. The darts magnetically attract to the dart board.
The file
- Sold at
- Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2002 through March 2008 for about $1.
- Product type
- Darts/Dart Boards
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Henry Gordy International Inc., of Plainfield, N.J.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnetic boards away from children and return them by first class mail to: Henry Gordy International Inc., 809A Market Street, Hermann, MO 65041 for a full refund including tax and shipping costs.
For additional information, contact Henry Gordy International Inc., at (888) 790-2700 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 08 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
