Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2004-01-30T00:00:00
Product: NERF® Big Play Football™
Company: Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I.
Hazard: The football contains a hard plastic interior frame that can pose a risk of facial cuts if a child is hit during play.
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.
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.
Recall Number: 04074
Product Type: Other Children’s Product
Hazard Type: Other Safety Hazard