CPSC recall 01-104, announced March 13, 2001, covers Radica Play TV Baseball video games (about 140,000 units). The bats can separate during a swing. The notice cites 7 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Radica to arrange for the return of the Play TV Baseball to receive a replacement of Play TV Baseball III. Recall contact: call 800-803-9611.
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Which products are included?
Play TV Baseball is a video game that plugs directly into a television set, and simulates hitting a baseball. It contains an electronic home plate, ball and plastic bat. The user faces the television standing above the electronic home plate, which emits an infrared beam. When a simulated pitch is made on the television screen, the user swings the bat to hit the simulated ball. Electronics in the bat communicate the swing action to the home plate, and the results appear on the television screen. Writing on the home base of the game includes "RADICA:" and "PLAY TV Baseball." Writing on the black bat includes "RADICA:" and "MADE IN CHINA."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bats can separate during a swing. Broken pieces can hit a bystander and cause injury.
Incidents and injuries
Radica USA Ltd. has received seven reports of consumers, including children, being hit by pieces of the broken bat, resulting in a split lip, facial lacerations, a bump on the head and bruising.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Radica to arrange for the return of the Play TV Baseball to receive a replacement of Play TV Baseball III.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Radica
- Product type
- Televisions
- Recall number
- 01-104
- Units
- About 140,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Major retail stores nationwide sold this video game, from June 2000 through January 2001, for about $50.
- Importer
- Radica USA Ltd., of Dallas, Texas
Play TV Baseball video games
CPSC product type: Games
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Radica at 800-803-9611 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, and 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Saturday.
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