Product name | Blow-Gun Toys |
Description | The "Soft Shot Star Launcher" blow-gun toy consists of a white plastic tube and mouthpiece which measures approximately 29 inches in overall length. It is sold with three small cardboard targets and three orange darts molded of soft vinyl, each approximately three inches long. Model number 4990 is printed on the toy's package, although the toy itself and its components do not display any distinguishing identification. |
Problem | The mouthpiece can separate from the plastic tube and lodge in the child's throat causing suffocation |
Distribution | Sold in toy stores and other variety retail stores nationwide |
Company | Western Publishing Company, 1220 Mound Avenue, Racine, Wisconsin 53404 |
Dates sold | Early in 1979 |
Date posted | 12/28/2001 |
Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-3300 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |