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CPSC, Front Porch Classics Announce Recall of "Old Century Dread Pirate™" Coffee Table Games

Reported: May 27, 2004 Initiated: May 27, 2004 #04144

Product Description

The "Old Century Dread Pirate™" coffee table game has many playing pieces illustrating pirates, ships, coins, and treasure. This recall covers all games with lot numbers 75, 79, and 81. The lot numbers are on the bottom of the "treasure chest."

Reason for Recall

The surface coating and the metal in the ships contain lead and pose a risk of lead poisoning to young children. A child could ingest lead by swallowing a broken part of the ship or by repeatedly mouthing the ships.

Remedy

Take the recalled "Dread Pirate" ships away from children immediately and call Front Porch for free replacement toy ships that do not contain lead and will not break.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The "Old Century Dread Pirate™" coffee table game has many playing pieces illustrating pirates, ships, coins, and treasure. This recall covers all games with lot numbers 75, 79, and 81. The lot numbers are on the bottom of the "treasure chest.". Recalled by Front Porch Classics of Seattle, Washington. Units affected: 2,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The surface coating and the metal in the ships contain lead and pose a risk of lead poisoning to young children. A child could ingest lead by swallowing a broken part of the ship or by repeatedly mouthing the ships.
What should consumers do?
Take the recalled "Dread Pirate" ships away from children immediately and call Front Porch for free replacement toy ships that do not contain lead and will not break.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 27, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04144.