Recalled Product Name/Brand/ID
Sandford Family 6-Player Croquet Sets
Recall Product Images
Potential Risks or Issues
- The paint or surface coating on the red mallet, blue mallet, red hoop, and winning post contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard.
- The coating on the red and blue mallets contains levels of regulated phthalates that exceed the prohibition of specific phthalates.
- Lead and phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Has Anyone Been Injured?
- None reported
About the Recall
This recall involves Sandford Family 6-Player Croquet Sets branded with either Garden Games or Big Game Hunters on the storage bag. The set includes four adult mallets, two winning posts, one red and blue children’s mallet, six balls, clips and hoops, and a storage bag. The storage bag is branded with either a Big Game Hunters logo on a blue bag or a Garden Games logo on a green bag.
Where to Find Unique Identification of this Product
The unique identification of this product can be found on the storage bag, which is branded with either a Big Game Hunters logo on a blue bag or a Garden Games logo on a green bag.
How Many Units Are Affected? Affected Batch/Date Range
About 113 units of the Sandford Family 6-Player Croquet Sets are affected by this recall.
Who is the Distributor(s)?
The distributor of the recalled croquet sets is DOM Enterprises & Mfg. Ltd, doing business as DOM Sports, of Canada.
Places Where Recalled Product was Sold
The recalled croquet sets were sold exclusively on Amazon.com from May 2015 through June 2021 for about $225.
Where was This Manufactured?
This product was manufactured in India.
Actions for Consumers
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled family croquet sets and contact DOM Sports for information on how to email a photo of the recalled product being disposed of to support@domsports.com. By doing so, consumers will receive free replacement parts. DOM Sports and Amazon are also contacting all known purchasers of the product.
Remedy Process
- Option: Replace
Additional Information
For more information about this recall, consumers can contact DOM Sports toll-free at 877-725-5056 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. They can also send an email to support@domsports.com or visit the following websites: www.domsports.com/recalls.html or www.domsports.com and click on “Recalls” at the top of the page.
Regulatory Compliance
This recall is being conducted due to violations of the federal lead paint and phthalates bans.
How Can I Protect Myself From Falling Victim?
To protect yourself from falling victim to this recall, if you own a Sandford Family 6-Player Croquet Set, check the storage bag for the brand logo. If it is branded with either Garden Games or Big Game Hunters, immediately stop using the set and follow the provided remedy process to receive replacement parts.
Final Thought
It is important to prioritize the safety of consumers, especially when it comes to products intended for use by children. This recall serves as a reminder for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to adhere to safety regulations and ensure that their products do not pose any potential risks or hazards.
