CPSC Recall in 2009: Child's Asphyxiation Death Prompts Recall of Toy Dart Gun Play Set by OKK Trading

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2009.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-079

Date: December 16, 2009

Product Name: "Action Team" Toy Dart Gun Set

Recall Description:

The “ACTION TEAM” play set has a toy gun with three soft rubber darts, a S.W.A.T. watch, a baton, walkie-talkie, a whistle, and a badge with a clip and an identification card. The soft, pliable orange plastic darts have a nearly 2 ½ inch long shaft and an approximately ¾ inch diameter suction cup. The toy gun is black with an orange nose and trigger and red spring release mechanism. “Made in China” is printed on one side of the barrel.

Hazard Description:

If a child places the soft, pliable plastic dart in his/her mouth, he/she is likely to choke/aspirate the dart into her/her throat impairing the child's ability to breathe. If the dart is not immediately removed, brain damage or death can occur.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 22,000

Incidents:

CPSC and OKK Trading have received one report of the November 2007 death of an 8-year-old boy in Port Arthur, Texas. The child reportedly was chewing on the toy dart when he inadvertently swallowed it and it became lodged in his throat blocking his ability to breathe.

Sold At:

Discount department stores nationwide from December 2006 through March 2008 for about $1.

Manufactured In:

China