Jarts.

[gilgar]

apparently the craigslist guy was right from Annual Jarts Tournament Home Page

WARNING: Lawn Jarts have been banned for manufacturing and resale in the United States. The government of the United States has asked that all Jarts be destroyed. In no way do we encourage or condone children using Jarts. Injuries from Lawn Jarts can result in serious injury or possibly even death. Those who play in this tournament are aware of the dangers of using Lawn Jarts and choose to take on the responsibilities associated with this sport.

and from Wikipedia:

on December 19, 1988, the CPSC reinstated the outright ban on lawn darts.

fully assembled individual darts, sets, and kits are banned from entry by US and Canada customs.

from CPSC:

After a recent serious injury caused by a lawn dart, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reissued its warning that lawn darts are banned and should be destroyed. Effective on December 19, 1988, CPSC banned the sale of all lawn darts in the United States.

 

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[OldSowBreath]

Are bows and arrows still legal in the US?

 

[buzzhead]

Surprisingly yes... I traded these for 90 worth of video games I have listed on eBay at the moment. I'm sure the jarts will be well cared for and are wall hangers now.

 

[goldenIrishman]

I am always amazed at how the government insists on "protecting" the public. Haven't they ever heard of NATURAL SELECTION?

 

[Punatic]

Haha...I found a cool in the box set of these the other day and have no idea what to do with them. Is there any liability involved with selling on CL? Any other avenues to unload these?

 

[Mr.T]

Hi There-

Here's the reason they were banned. Seems very justified

How One Dad Got Lawn Darts Banned | Mental Floss