Heavy darts with projectile tips tossed in the air and burying deep into all but the most hardened dirt or grass were a popular game a generation ago. They were called lawn darts, and they were fun until as Mom said, someone loses an eye.
That happened far too often, as did other injuries, and lawn darts were banned twenty years ago because they’re essentially little arrows with weighted shafts.
Two companies were apparently selling these as a deluxe family entertainment package for about sixty bucks. If you bought one, you need to send them back for a refund. Thanks to the CPSC jumping on this issue fast, refunds should be relatively easy to arrange. Simply call the distributor toll free at (877) 374-8881 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. MT Monday through Friday.
Many recalls are for a potential hazard. This one is for a very real hazard. Unless you’ve got an archery range set up at your home, leave the flying darts alone because these particular beauties have a shaft that is more than one foot long.
Posted under Products, Recalls
This post was written by George Bounacos on October 3, 2008
