The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08244·Announced 2008-04-08

Magnetic Dart Boards Recalled Due to Swallowing and Intestinal Injury Hazards

Henry Gordy International is recalling Fun 'N Games Magnetic Dart Boards because small magnets can detach and be swallowed by children, posing risks of intestinal blockage or perforation.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (swallowing magnets causing intestinal perforation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Henry Gordy International Inc. is recalling approximately 870,000 Fun 'N Games Magnetic Dart Boards. The recalled products feature a black, green, blue, and white checkered design with a red bullseye and measure about 5 ½ inches wide. They were sold with two 2 ¾-inch long magnetic darts. The boards were manufactured in China and sold at Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2002 through March 2008 for about $1.

The recall is being issued because the small magnets at the ends of the darts can detach. If young children find and swallow these magnets, they can be aspirated or ingested. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other inside the body, causing intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnetic dart boards away from children. To obtain a full refund including tax and shipping costs, consumers should return the product by first-class mail to Henry Gordy International Inc. at 809A Market Street, Hermann, MO 65041. For additional information, consumers can contact Henry Gordy International Inc. at (888) 790-2700 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Fun 'N Games Magnetic Dart Boards
Manufacturer
Henry Gordy International Inc., of Plainfield, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys & Games
Hazard
Affected units
870,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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