CPSC recall 09-007, announced October 9, 2008, covers Hasbro Nerf™ N-Strike Recon Blasters (about 330,000 units). The blaster's plunger can pull the user's skin during firing of the toy blaster resulting in injury to the face, neck, and/or chest. The notice cites 46 incident reports and 46 injuries. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy blasters away from children and contact Hasbro for a free cylindrical cover to prevent additional injuries. Recall contact: call (800) 245-0910, or go to www.hasbro.com/nerf.
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UPC or product codes
653569272021653569311218Model number 63552 and UPC codes 653569272021 and 653569311218 can be found on the packaging.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Nerf N-Strike Recon CS-6 Blasters for children age 6 and up. The toy blaster is yellow with a black handle and orange plunger, trigger, and reload clip. The word "NERF" in black lettering is on both sides of the blaster and the word "ARMED" is indented on the orange plunger. "RECON CS-6" is on the gray cocking mechanism. There are five interchangeable parts including the shoulder stock, the flip-up sight, barrel extension, quick re-load clip and dual-mode light beam. Model number 63552 and UPC codes 653569272021 and 653569311218 can be found on the packaging. Only blasters with an exposed orange plunger are included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The blaster's plunger can pull the user's skin during firing of the toy blaster resulting in injury to the face, neck, and/or chest.
Incidents and injuries
Hasbro and CPSC have received 46 reports of injury to children aged 4 to 12, resulting in bruising, abrasions, pinching/pinch marks, blood blisters and welts.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy blasters away from children and contact Hasbro for a free cylindrical cover to prevent additional injuries.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hasbro
- Manufacturer
- Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 09-007
- Units
- About 330,000 units
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Wal-Mart, Target, Toys "R" Us, discount stores and toy stores nationwide from November 2007 through August 2008 for about $20.
Nerf™ N-Strike Recon Blasters
CPSC product type: Toy Guns
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Hasbro toll-free at (800) 245-0910 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.hasbro.com/nerf
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