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Exploding Kittens Recalls Safety Goggles Sold with Extreme Edition Dodgeball Game Sets Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Kickstarter (Recall Alert)

Reported: September 19, 2019 Initiated: September 19, 2019 #19780

Product Description

This recall involves safety goggles sold with the prototype Throw Throw Burrito Extreme Going Pro Edition Dodgeball Card Outdoor Game sets. The goggles were sold with the game sets in a neon orange nylon drawstring backpack with the name of the game in black lettering.

Reason for Recall

The goggles contain glass lenses, posing a laceration hazard if shattered.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Extreme Edition goggles and use scissors to cut the goggles down the flexible plastic center (above the nose bridge) and through the elastic strap. Exploding Kittens will replace the goggles with new safety-tested goggles upon receipt of an email with consumers' mailing address and an image proving goggles have been destroyed. Exploding Kittens is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves safety goggles sold with the prototype Throw Throw Burrito Extreme Going Pro Edition Dodgeball Card Outdoor Game sets. The goggles were sold with the game sets in a neon orange nylon drawstring backpack with the name of the game in black lettering.. Recalled by Strom Packaging Co. LTD, of China. Units affected: About 10,500 (In addition, about 735 in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The goggles contain glass lenses, posing a laceration hazard if shattered.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Extreme Edition goggles and use scissors to cut the goggles down the flexible plastic center (above the nose bridge) and through the elastic strap. Exploding Kittens will replace the goggles with new safety-tested goggles upon receipt of an email with consumers' mailing address and an image proving goggles have been destroyed. Exploding Kittens is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 19, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19780.