Straco Western Double-Barrel Cork Rifles
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
F.J. Strauss Company, Inc. is recalling approximately 3,600 toy cork rifles due to a laceration hazard. The toy guns contain two interior metal rods designed to expel cork, normally kept in check by small plastic barriers. However, some barriers may be positioned improperly, allowing these metal rods to extend their full 8-inch length when the trigger is pulled. If children remove the gun's muzzle and fire toward their faces, these metal rods could drive into their eyes, causing serious injury. The cork rifles were marketed since 1977 in cardboard boxes labeled "F.J. Strauss Co., Inc., New York, New York, 10010" with the trademark "Straco" and "Western Double-Barrel Cork Rifle," and sold for approximately $1.99 at various retail outlets.
Although F.J. Strauss had never received complaints about their toy, the CPSC received a report that a 3-year-old boy suffered eye injuries from an identical toy cork gun made by another manufacturer, leading to recalls of those models as well. According to the recall notice, consumers should return the guns to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Laceration
Toy Cork Rifles Recalled by F.J. Strauss NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 9, 1979 Release # 79-037 Toy Cork Rifles Recalled WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 9) -- The F. J. Strauss Company, Inc., an importer and distributor with headquarters in New York City, is voluntarily recalling approximately 3,600 toy cork rifles because they may injure children's eyes. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. According to CPSC staff, children run the risk of serious eye injuries if they remove the gun's muzzle and fire toward their faces, an action which could drive two interior metal rods into their eyes. These "pushrods," which serve to expel the cork from the toy I normally are protected from extending to their full 8-inch length by small plastic barriers. However, some barriers may be positioned improperly, allowing the metal rods to project completely when the trigger is pulled. While F. J. Strauss never has received a complaint about the toy, CPSC received a report earlier this year that a 3+year-old boy suffered eye injuries from an identically constructed toy cork gun made by another manufacturer; all of these models have since been recalled. Strauss has told CPSC that other firms also have distributed identical toy guns. The cork guns have been marketed since 1977 in cardboard boxes which are labeled "F. J. Strauss Co., Inc., New York, New York, 10010." The cartons also are labeled with the trademark "Straco," and with "Western Double-Barrel Cork Rifle." They sold for approximately $1.99 at various retail outlets. Consumers should return the guns to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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