CPSC recall · Reported May 17, 2010
Children's Deaths Prompt Recall of Toy Dart Gun Sets Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar Stores
If a child places the soft, pliable plastic toy dart in his/her mouth, the toy can be inhaled into the throat and prevent the child from breathing.
The CPSC recalled The "Auto Fire" toy target set is sold with either an orange and yellow toy gun (item #P2….
Children's Deaths Prompt Recall of Toy Dart Gun Sets Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar St… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 17, 2010. Reason: If a child places the soft, pliable plastic toy dart in his/her mouth, the toy can be inhaled into the throat…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toy target sets from children and discard them. Con…. Verify recall #10234 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-If a child places the soft, pliable plastic toy dart in his/her mouth, the toy can be inhaled into the throat….
- None
- agency class
- May 17, 2010
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10234 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The "Auto Fire" toy target set is sold with either an orange and yellow toy gun (item #P238) or a blue and yellow toy gun (item #9328), eight orange darts and a small target with numbers from 1 to 20. The gun's item number is located on one side of the handle in raised lettering. The soft plastic darts measure just over one inch in length and have a small suction cup at one end with a diameter of about 1/2 inch. The target board is black, yellow, red and green, and measures five inches in diameter. "Gordy Toy" for "Ages 8+" is printed on the packaging.
Reason for recall
If a child places the soft, pliable plastic toy dart in his/her mouth, the toy can be inhaled into the throat and prevent the child from breathing.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the toy target sets from children and discard them. Consumers can also return the guns and darts to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10234 |
| Date reported | May 17, 2010 |
| Date initiated | May 17, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | 1.8 million |
| 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
Consumers should immediately take the toy target sets from children and discard them. Consumers can also return the guns and dart…
- Check the recall number (10234) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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