CPSC recall 20-163, announced August 12, 2020, covers Crown Darts UK Lawn dart sets (about 19,400 units). Lawn darts are banned in the U.S. due to serious risks of skull punctures and other serious injuries, particularly to children. The notice reports no incidents. Crown Darts UK is unable to conduct the recall. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772.
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Which products are included?
The recalled lawn dart sets were sold for 2, 4 and 5 players and contained 4, 8 and 10 units (darts) respectively, as well as individual spare darts. The lawn darts are about a foot long (30 cm), have polypropylene flights (fins) designed to be held at the tail, with a brass body ending in a stainless steel spigot (peg). The lawn darts were sold in assorted colors including red, blue, yellow, purple, pink, orange, ivory and green. The CROWN DARTS logo is printed on the product.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Lawn darts are banned in the U.S. due to serious risks of skull punctures and other serious injuries, particularly to children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Crown Darts UK is unable to conduct the recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn dart sets and destroy and dispose of them to prevent further usage.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Crown Darts UK
- Manufacturer
- Crown Darts UK, of United Kingdom
- Recall number
- 20-163
- Units
- About 19,400 darts (In addition, about 4,048 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United Kingdom
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at www.crowndarts.com from May 2004 through June 2020 for between $15 and $139.
- Importer
- Crown Darts UK, of United Kingdom
Recall contact information
CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 for more information.
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