CPSC recall 15-241, announced September 10, 2015, covers Juratoys U.S. Sardines Fishing Game and Starfish Fishing Game (about 14,000 units). The plastic worm at the end of the fishing pole line can separate, producing small parts that pose a choking hazard to children. The notice cites 417 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled games and keep them out of the reach of young children. Recall contact: call 877-271-0440, or go to www.juratoysus.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves two models of the Juratoys fishing game, Sardines and Starfish. The fishing game user picks up a toy fish using a play fishing rod with a magnetic worm. The Sardine fishing game has a red and white sardine with a yellow eye painted on a sardine-shaped tin and has product number J08152 printed on the bottom of the container at the tail, and on the back of one of the fish pieces. The Starfish fishing game has an orange starfish painted on a starfish-shaped tin with a product number J08153 printed on the bottom of the container and on the back of one of the fish pieces. Each set comes with two wooden fishing rods and several wooden fish with a magnetic button in the middle. The lid of each tin package contains the word "Janod®."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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. Swallowing multiple magnets can result in serious internal injury.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received about 417 reports of the plastic worm at the end of the fishing pole line separating and releasing small parts, including four reports of children ingesting a small part. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
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 then 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Juratoys U.S.
- Recall number
- 15-241
- Units
- About 14,000 (In addition, about 200 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at www.citruslane.com, www.burrogoods.com, www.terratoys.com, www.patinastores.com; numerous retail stores including Patina, Burro, and Terra Toys; and at Juratoys trade shows from April 2015 through August 2015 for approximately $15 to $20.
- Importer
- Juratoys U.S. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Sardines Fishing Game and Starfish Fishing Game
CPSC product type: High-Powered Magnets
Recall contact information
Juratoys U.S. toll-free at 877-271-0440 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.juratoysus.com or www.janod.com and click on the "Product Recall" link at the bottom of the page for more information.
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