The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·06153·Announced 2006-05-04

Daisy Slingshots Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Eye and Facial Injuries

Daisy Manufacturing is recalling The Natural Slingshot models ERG-100 and ERG-300 because the band can slip, causing serious eye and facial injuries.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, including permanent blindness and broken teeth, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe (4) classification.

Plain-English summary

Daisy Manufacturing Co. is recalling approximately 104,500 units of The Natural Slingshot, specifically models ERG-100 and ERG-300. These slingshots feature an offset fork design, bright green tubing, a black leather ammunition pouch, and black plastic handles. The ERG-100 model has "Powerline Daisy Mfg. Rogers, AR" printed on the handle, while the ERG-300 model has the same text on the adjustable wrist brace. This recall does not apply to Daisy's Powerline Slingshots models F16, B52, and P51, which have yellow tubing.

The recall is being issued because the slingshot band can slip out of its frame during use. If this occurs, the ball at the end of the tubing can strike the user, resulting in serious facial injuries. Daisy has received at least three reports of injuries associated with these products: a 12-year-old boy who was blinded in one eye, a 16-year-old boy who has decreased vision, and an 11-year-old boy who has three broken teeth.

The affected slingshots were sold at discount department and sporting goods stores nationwide from June 2004 through March 2006. The ERG-100 model sold for about $9, and the ERG-300 model sold for about $17. Consumers should immediately stop using the slingshots and contact Daisy Manufacturing Company at (800) 713-2479 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit daisy.com, for free pickup and either a full refund or replacement with a comparable slingshot model.

The recalled product

Product
The Natural Slingshot
Manufacturer
Daisy Manufacturing Co., of Rogers, Ark.
Category
Consumer Product — Sports & Recreation
Hazard
Affected units
104,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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