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CPSC, Hasbro Inc. Announce Recall of NERF® Big Play Football™

U.S. CPSCInjuriesSold on TargetJan 30, 2004
Recalled NERF® Big Play Football™
Recalled NERF® Big Play Football™
Recalled NERF® Big Play Football™ with erasable writing pad
Recalled NERF® Big Play Football™ with erasable writing pad

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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 & injuries

There have been nine reports of facial injuries, including eight requiring stitches or medical attention.

Product 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.

Sold on

Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Target, KB Toys stores and other toy retailers nationwide, from August 2003 to January 2004, for about $10.

Contact the company

Consumers should contact Hasbro, Inc. at (866) 637-3244 anytime, or go to www.nerf.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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