CPSC recall 04-074, announced January 30, 2004, covers Hasbro NERF® Big Play Football™ (about 294,000 units). The football contains a hard plastic interior frame that can pose a risk of facial cuts if a child is hit during play. The notice cites 9 incident reports. Consumers should stop using this football immediately and return it to the company for a replacement NERF product of equal value. Recall contact: call (866) 637-3244, or go to www.nerf.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The NERF® Big Play Football™ 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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The football contains a hard plastic interior frame that can pose a risk of facial cuts if a child is hit during play.
Incidents and injuries
There have been nine reports of facial injuries, including eight requiring stitches or medical attention.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hasbro
- Manufacturer
- Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 04-074
- Units
- About 294,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Target, KB Toys stores and other toy retailers nationwide, from August 2003 to January 2004, for about $10.
NERF® Big Play Football™
CPSC product type: Toy Balls
Recall contact information
Consumers should contact Hasbro, Inc. at (866) 637-3244 anytime, or go to www.nerf.com
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