CPSC, Hasbro Inc. Announce Recall of NERF® Big Play Football™
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-01-30). Hazards: laceration. About 294,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04074 |
| Published | 2004-01-30 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-23 |
| Product category | Toy Balls |
| Products | NERF® Big Play Football™ |
| Firm named in the title | Hasbro Inc. |
| Firms | Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 294,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Target, KB Toys stores and other toy retailers nationwide, from August 2003 to January 2004, for about $10. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The football contains a hard plastic interior frame that can pose a risk of facial cuts if a child is hit during play.
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.
Incidents and injuries
There have been nine reports of facial injuries, including eight requiring stitches or medical attention.
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