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Consumer product recall

Archived - Dread Pirates Coffee Table Game

Starting date:
May 1, 2004
Posting date:
May 1, 2004
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products, Toys
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Poisoning Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001451

Affected products

Dread Pirates Coffee Table Game

Product description

Four playing pieces from each "Dread Pirates" game by Front Porch Classics Inc.

The game is labeled for ages 8 and older.

For full press release and pictures:
CPSC, Front Porch Classics Announce Recall of "Old Century Dread Pirate" Coffee Table Games

Hazard identified

The pieces recalled are ships that contain lead, a poison hazard if mouthed.

Number sold

16 games were sold in Canada

Time period sold

From October, 2003 to March, 2004.

Companies

Manufacturer
Front Porch Classics Inc.
Tel: 1-800-526-0314

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What you should do

Front Porch Classics will replace either the individual pieces or the entire game. Customers may contact Front Porch Classics directly for replacements at 1-800-526-0314.