NERF(r) Big Play Football(tm)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm listed
below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of product: NERF(r) Big Play Football(tm)
Units: About 294,000
Manufacturer: Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I.
Hazard: The football contains a hard plastic interior frame that can
pose a risk of facial cuts if a child is hit during play.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been nine reports of facial injuries,
including eight requiring stitches or medical attention.
Description: The NERF(r) Big Play Football(tm) is a red and silver NERF
football with a silver flip-open top that reveals an erasable writing
pad to plan football plays on in the center of the ball. The NERF name,
an NFL logo and a large black "X" are on the silver region of the
football. Mike Vick's signature in red also is written on the football,
and his photo is on the packaging.
Sold at: Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Target, KB Toys stores and other toy
retailers nationwide from August 2003 to January 2004 for about $10.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using this football immediately and return
it to the company for a replacement NERF product of equal value. Hasbro
will provide consumers with a postage-prepaid label to return the
product.
Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact Hasbro, Inc. at (866)
637-3244 anytime, or go to their Web Site.
To see a picture of the recalled product(s) visit the CPSC's
web site.
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