Jarts Lawn Darts

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1970s - 1988

These outdoor game darts had weighted metal spikes, not especially sharp but heavy. And very dangerous. The box warned that this was not a game for children. But this did not prevent over 6000 children from getting seriously hurt, many with permanent injuries. After lawn darts killed three children they were banned in 1988.

Additional info:

The Washington Post - Safety Panel Acts to curb lawn darts. Devices are blamed for several deaths

United States Consumer Product Safety Comission - Following Recent Injury CPSC Reissues Warning: Lawn Darts Are Banned and Should Be Destroyed

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