CPSC, Hasbro Inc. Announce Recall of Monster Rockets
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-09-09). Hazards: impact injury, injury. About 230,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04212 |
| Published | 2004-09-09 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-14 |
| Product category | Rockets |
| Products | Super Soaker Monster Rocket |
| Firm named in the title | Hasbro Inc. |
| Firms | Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 230,000 |
| Hazard classes | impact injury, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Toys 'R' Us, Wal-Mart, Target, KB Toys stores and other toy retailers nationwide sold the rockets from January 2004 through August 2004 for about $30. |
Description
The Super Soaker Monster Rocket is composed of a 7-foot inflatable mylar rocket with a plastic and foam fin section. The rocket has a blue and orange launch base with a water pressure tank attached to one leg of the base. The tank, which has an orange cap, is connected to the pump mechanism, which launches the rocket using pressurized air and water. The water toy has the words "Monster Rocket" printed on the body of the rocket.
Hazard
The cap on the water tank can unexpectedly and forcibly project off when it is quickly unscrewed from the tank, posing a risk of impact injuries to users or bystanders. In addition, the rocket's tail can strike a user or bystander on descent, if the rocket is not fully launched, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the rockets immediately and contact Hasbro to receive a replacement product of equal value.
Incidents and injuries
Hasbro has received four reports of the cap being unexpectedly projected off the rocket, resulting in three injuries, including a slight concussion and a cut requiring stitches. Additionally, Hasbro has received four reports of children being struck by the descending rocket, including three cuts that required stitches.
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