CPSC recall 10-234, announced May 17, 2010, covers Henry Gordy International Toy Dart Gun Sets (1.8 million units). If a child places the soft, pliable plastic toy dart in his/her mouth, the toy can be inhaled into the throat and prevent the child from breathing. The notice cites 2 incident reports and 2 deaths. Consumers should immediately take the toy target sets from children and discard them. Recall contact: call (800) 547-0359, or go to www.familydollar.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 "Auto Fire" toy target set is sold with either an orange and yellow toy gun (item #P238) or a blue and yellow toy gun (item #9328), eight orange darts and a small target with numbers from 1 to 20. The gun's item number is located on one side of the handle in raised lettering. The soft plastic darts measure just over one inch in length and have a small suction cup at one end with a diameter of about 1/2 inch. The target board is black, yellow, red and green, and measures five inches in diameter. "Gordy Toy" for "Ages 8+" is printed on the packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
If a child places the soft, pliable plastic toy dart in his/her mouth, the toy can be inhaled into the throat and prevent the child from breathing.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Family Dollar have received reports of two asphyxiation deaths involving a 9-year-old boy in Chicago, Ill. and a 10-year-old boy in Milwaukee, Wis.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the toy target sets from children and discard them. Consumers can also return the guns and darts to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 10-234
- Units
- 1.8 million
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Exclusively at Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2005 through January 2009 for about $1.50.
- Importer
- Henry Gordy International Inc., of Plainfield, N.J.
Toy Dart Gun Sets
CPSC product type: Toy Guns
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.familydollar.com
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