CPSC recall · Reported May 27, 2004
CPSC, Front Porch Classics Announce Recall of "Old Century Dread Pirate™" Coffee Table Games
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 …
Front Porch Classics of Seattle, Washington recalled The "Old Century Dread Pirate™" coffee table game has many playing pieces illustrating pi….
CPSC, Front Porch Classics Announce Recall of "Old Century Dread Pirate™" Coffee Table Ga… was recalled by Front Porch Classics of Seattle, Washington in May 27, 2004. Reason: The surface coating and the metal in the ships contain lead and pose a risk of lead poisoning to young childr…. Remedy: Take the recalled "Dread Pirate" ships away from children immediately and call Front Porc…. Verify recall #04144 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Front Porch Classics of Seattle, Washington issued this CPSC recall-The surface coating and the metal in the ships contain lead and pose a risk of lead poisoning to young childr….
- None
- agency class
- 2K units
- affected scope
- May 27, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04144 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04144 |
| Date reported | May 27, 2004 |
| Date initiated | May 27, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Front Porch Classics of Seattle, Washington |
| Affected scope | 2,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Take the recalled "Dread Pirate" ships away from children immediately and call Front Porch for free replacement toy ships that do…
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