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Magnetic dart boards recalled by Henry Gordy Int'l

Small magnets at the ends of the darts can detach. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated, which can be fatal.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Fun 'N Games Magnetic Dart Boards
Units: About 870,000
Importer: Henry Gordy International Inc., of Plainfield, N.J.
Hazard: Small magnets at the ends of the darts can detach. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description and Models: This recall involves magnetic dartboards with a black, green, blue, and white checkered design, and a red bulls eye. The magnetic dartboards measure about 5 ½ inches wide and were sold with two 2 ¾-inch long magnetic darts. The darts magnetically attract to the dart board.
Sold Exclusively at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2002 through March 2008 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China

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