CPSC recall 08-524, announced December 11, 2007, covers Gamenamics Cordless Air-Powered Hockey Tables with Rechargeable Battery (about 1,100 units). The hockey table's wires can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 11 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the air hockey table until they have installed the free repair kit. Recall contact: call (800) 227-3528, or email customerservice@hammacher.com.
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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?
This recall involves cordless air-powered hockey tables with a rechargeable battery. The table can be folded and moved on attached wheels. The tables are 72 inches long and 38 inches wide and have a predominantly white surface with a bright blue aluminum rail. The playing surface contains the words "Jet Fan Hockey". The recalled items have the numbers SG-504-6c and 73058 printed on the product's carton.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The hockey table's wires can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Gamenamics has received eleven reports of burnt or melted wires. No property damage or injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the air hockey table until they have installed the free repair kit. If consumers find wire damage, including burnt or melted wires, they should contact Hammacher Schlemmer to return the product for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Gamenamics
- Product type
- Tables
- Recall number
- 08-524
- Units
- About 1,100
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Hammacher Schlemmer and Sky Mall catalogs and Web sites from August 2006 through January 2007 and from June 2007 through July 2007 for about $400.
- Distributor
- Gamenamics Inc., of Elgin, Ill.
Cordless Air-Powered Hockey Tables with Rechargeable Battery
CPSC product type: Air-Powered Game Tables
Recall contact information
For additional information, consumers should contact Hammacher Schlemmer by phone at (800) 227-3528 anytime, or e-mail at customerservice@hammacher.com
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