CPSC and Crown Darts UK Warn Consumers to Stop Using and Dispose of Banned Lawn Dart Sets; Recalling Firm is Unable to Conduct Recall

Recall date

August 12, 2020

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

20163

Brand / firm

Crown Darts UK, of United Kingdom

Sold / distributed

Online at www.crowndarts.com from May 2004 through June 2020 for between $15 and $139.

Why it was recalled

Lawn darts are banned in the U.S. due to serious risks of skull punctures and other serious injuries, particularly to children.

What was recalled

The recalled lawn dart sets were sold for 2, 4 and 5 players and contained 4, 8 and 10 units (darts) respectively, as well as individual spare darts. The lawn darts are about a foot long (30 cm), have polypropylene flights (fins) designed to be held at the tail, with a brass body ending in a stainless steel spigot (peg). The lawn darts were sold in assorted colors including red, blue, yellow, purple, pink, orange, ivory and green. The CROWN DARTS logo is printed on the product.

What to do

Crown Darts UK is unable to conduct the recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn dart sets and destroy and dispose of them to prevent further usage.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.