CPSCOctober 2, 2008

John Jaques & Son Lawn Dart Games recall: Puncture

John Jaques & Son Recalls Lawn Dart Games Due to Risk of Puncture

Why was John Jaques & Son Lawn Dart Games recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. 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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Lawn Dart Games
Company
John Jaques & Son Ltd., of Edenbridge, England
Quantity
About 35
Sold at
Kensington Trading Company online and Hammacher Schlemmer online from March 2006 through July 2008 for about $60.
Recall date
October 2, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled lawn dart game includes four projectiles, each consisting of a 14 3/4" bamboo shaft, four fins, and a wooden tip.

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