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Magnetic Dart
Boards Recalled by Family Dollar Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
February 25, 2008
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: FUN 'N
SAFE Magnetic Dart Boards
Hazard: 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 of blockages, which can be fatal.
Description:
The magnetic dart board has a black, white, green, and red bulls-eye
checkered design and was sold with six magnetic darts. The darts
magnetically adhere to the dart board when thrown. "Made in China"
is embossed on the back of the board.
Sold exclusively at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from January
2001 through January 2008 for about $5.
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.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Family
Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through
Friday or visit the firm's
web site.
A picture of the recalled product is included for identification:




