CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The football contains a hard plastic interior frame that can pose a risk of facial cuts if a child is hit during play.
CPSC, Hasbro Inc. Announce Recall of NERF® Big Play Football™
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
Consumers should contact Hasbro, Inc. at (866) 637-3244 anytime, or go to www.nerf.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Target, KB Toys stores and other toy retailers nationwide, from August 2003 to January 2004, for about $10.
Injuries
There have been nine reports of facial injuries, including eight requiring stitches or medical attention.
Manufacturer
Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I.
Recall Number
04074
Product Information
Product Name
NERF® Big Play Football™
Product Type
Toy Balls
Number of Units
About 294,000
Manufacturer Name
Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I.
Manufactured In
China