CPSC recall 04-144, announced May 27, 2004, covers Front Porch Classics Dread Pirate coffee table game (2,000 units). The surface coating and the metal in the ships contain lead and pose a risk of lead poisoning to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Take the recalled "Dread Pirate" ships away from children immediately and call Front Porch for free replacement toy ships that do not contain lead and will not break. Recall contact: call (800) 526-0314, or go to www.frontporchclassics.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The "Old Century Dread Pirate™" coffee table game has many playing pieces illustrating pirates, ships, coins, and treasure. This recall covers all games with lot numbers 75, 79, and 81. The lot numbers are on the bottom of the "treasure chest."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Lot or batch numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the bottom of the
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- October 2003 through March 2004
- Price paid
- $100
Why it was recalled
The surface coating and the metal in the ships contain lead and pose a risk of lead poisoning to young children. A child could ingest lead by swallowing a broken part of the ship or by repeatedly mouthing the ships.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Take the recalled "Dread Pirate" ships away from children immediately and call Front Porch for free replacement toy ships that do not contain lead and will not break.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 526-0314, or go to www.frontporchclassics.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Front Porch Classics
- Manufacturer
- Front Porch Classics of Seattle, Washington
- Product type
- Tables
- Recall number
- 04-144
- Units
- 2,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Approximately 170 toy and game stores, on-line and catalog vendors, and gift stores sold the "Dread Pirate" games, from October 2003 through March 2004, for about $100.
Dread Pirate coffee table game
CPSC product type: Games
This recall in context
Compared with the 44 table recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 2,000 units: the 23rd-largest of 36 table recalls that state a unit count. The median is 5,140 units.
- Hazards
- Poisoning: named in 1 of 44 table recalls. Ingestion: named in 3 of 44 table recalls.
- Time on sale
- 6 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Call Front Porch at (800) 526-0314 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday. Or visit the company's website: www.frontporchclassics.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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