Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards

Active Recall Announced February 22, 2008 CPSC #08201

Quick answer

Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards is CPSC recall #08201, announced on February 22, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return the board and all of the darts to a family dollar store for a refund.. Affected brand: Family Dollar.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

FUN 'N SAFE Magnetic Dart Boards

Recalled brands

Family Dollar

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return the board and all of the darts to a Family Dollar store for a refund.

Recall date

February 22, 2008

Categories

Darts/Dart Boards

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08201?

CPSC recall #08201 covers Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 22, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #08201?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08201 is consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return the board and all of the darts to a family dollar store for a refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Family Dollar Recalls Magnetic Dart Boards; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Family-Dollar-Recalls-Magnetic-Dart-Boards-Ingested-Magnets-Pose-Aspiration-and-Intestinal-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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