CPSC recall 10-079, announced December 17, 2009, covers Kong Hoi Industrial Action Team Toy Dart Gun Set (about 22,000 units). If a child places the soft, pliable plastic dart in his/her mouth, he/she is likely to choke/aspirate the dart into her/her throat impairing the child's ability to breathe. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately take the recalled dart gun sets away from children and contact OKK Trading to return the toy for a $3 bounty. Recall contact: call (877) 655-8697, or go to www.okktrading.com.
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 "ACTION TEAM" play set has a toy gun with three soft rubber darts, a S.W.A.T. watch, a baton, walkie-talkie, a whistle, and a badge with a clip and an identification card. The soft, pliable orange plastic darts have a nearly 2 ½ inch long shaft and an approximately ¾ inch diameter suction cup. The toy gun is black with an orange nose and trigger and red spring release mechanism. "Made in China" is printed on one side of the barrel.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
If a child places the soft, pliable plastic dart in his/her mouth, he/she is likely to choke/aspirate the dart into her/her throat impairing the child's ability to breathe. If the dart is not immediately removed, brain damage or death can occur.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and OKK Trading have received one report of the November 2007 death of an 8-year-old boy in Port Arthur, Texas. The child reportedly was chewing on the toy dart when he inadvertently swallowed it and it became lodged in his throat blocking his ability to breathe.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled dart gun sets away from children and contact OKK Trading to return the toy for a $3 bounty. OKK Trading will provide a free postage paid envelope for consumers to return the toy.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kong Hoi Industrial
- Manufacturer
- Kong Hoi Industrial Co., of Hong Kong, China
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 10-079
- Units
- About 22,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department stores nationwide from December 2006 through March 2008 for about $1.
- Importer
- OKK Trading Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Action Team Toy Dart Gun Set
CPSC product type: Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact OKK Trading toll-free at (877) 655-8697 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.okktrading.com
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