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John Jaques & Son Recalls Lawn Dart Games Due to Risk of PunctureDate: 10/3/2008
Reason: The darts in the games pose a puncture hazard to young children. Lawn darts were banned in December 1988 to protect children from skull, face and eye puncture wounds.
Distribution: Nationwide
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Lawn Dart Games Units: About 35 Distributor: John Jaques & Son Ltd., of Edenbridge, England Hazard: The darts in the games pose a puncture hazard to young children. Lawn darts were banned in December 1988 to protect children from skull, face and eye puncture wounds. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled lawn dart game includes four projectiles, each consisting of a 14 3/4" bamboo shaft, four fins, and a wooden tip. Sold at: Kensington Trading Company online and Hammacher Schlemmer online from March 2006 through July 2008 for about $60. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Parents should immediately stop young children from playing with the recalled games and contact the firm to receive a refund. John Jaques & Son and Hammacher Schlemmer are contacting customers directly. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (877) 374-8881 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jaqueslondon.com Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 11/21/2008 Reason: The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: Surface coating on the toy television could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/21/2008 Reason: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/21/2008 Reason: The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: Cribs with drop sides are the type most likely to experience hardware problems. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/21/2008 Reason: The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide |
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