Juratoys Recalls Sardines and Starfish Fishing Games Due to Choking Hazard

Plain-English summary

Juratoys U.S. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is recalling the Sardines Fishing Game and Starfish Fishing Game. The recall involves approximately 14,000 units sold in the United States and about 200 units sold in Canada. The games were sold online and at various retail stores and trade shows from April 2015 through August 2015 for approximately $15 to $20.

The recall is due to a choking hazard. The plastic worm at the end of the fishing pole line can separate, producing small parts that pose a choking hazard to children. Additionally, the small magnet inside the worm can liberate, and swallowing multiple magnets can result in serious internal injury. The firm has received about 417 reports of the plastic worm separating and releasing small parts, including four reports of children ingesting a small part. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled games and keep them out of the reach of young children. Consumers should contact Juratoys for a prepaid shipping envelope to return the game. Juratoys will send a $15 refund check for the Sardines game and a $20 refund check for the Starfish game. Consumers who paid more should include a receipt in the return to receive a full refund.

The recalled product

Product

Sardines Fishing Game and Starfish Fishing Game

Manufacturer

Juratoys U.S. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Category

Consumer Product — Toys

Hazard

• choking
• magnet-ingestion

Affected units

14,000

Distribution

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