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Product Recall Number: 15-241

Why was Sardines Fishing Game and Starfish Fishing Game recalled?

The plastic worm at the end of the fishing pole line can separate, producing small parts that pose a choking hazard to children. Additionally, the small magnet inside the worm can liberate. Swallowing multiple magnets can result in serious internal injury.

Sardines Fishing Game and Starfish Fishing Game
Here's product recall specific data for Sardines Fishing Game and Starfish Fishing Game.

  • Product Recall Number: 15-241

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2015-09-10

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Sardines Fishing Game and Starfish Fishing Game

  • Description: The plastic worm at the end of the fishing line can separate, and small magnet inside the worm can fall out. Swallowing multiple magnets can result in serious injury.

  • Hazard Description: The plastic worm at the end of the fishing pole line can separate, producing small parts that pose a choking hazard to children. Additionally, the small magnet inside the worm can liberate. Swallowing multiple magnets can result in serious internal injury.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 14,000 (In addition, about 200 were sold in Canada)

  • Incidents: The firm has received about 417 reports of the plastic worm at the end of the fishing pole line separating and releasing small parts, including four reports of children ingesting a small part. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled games and keep them out of the reach of young children. Consumers should contact Juratoys for a prepaid shipping envelope to return the game. Juratoys will then send a $15 refund check for the Sardines game and a $20 refund check for the Starfish game. Consumers who paid more should include a receipt in the return to receive a full refund.

  • Sold At: Online at www.citruslane.com, www.burrogoods.com, www.terratoys.com, www.patinastores.com; numerous retail stores including Patina, Burro, and Terra Toys; and at Juratoys trade shows from April 2015 through August 2015 for approximately $15 to $20.

  • Importers: Juratoys U.S. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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