Hasbro Inc. Recalls to Repair Nerf Blasters; Child’s Skin Can Get Caught in Plunger of the Toy
WASHINGTON,
D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with
the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the
following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Products: Nerf™ N-Strike Recon Blasters
Units: About 330,000 units
Manufacturer: Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I.
Hazard: The
blaster’s plunger can pull the user’s skin during firing of the toy
blaster resulting in injury to the face, neck, and/or chest.
Incidents/Injuries: Hasbro
and CPSC have received 46 reports of injury to children aged 4 to 12,
resulting in bruising, abrasions, pinching/pinch marks, blood blisters
and welts.
Description: This
recall involves the Nerf N-Strike Recon CS-6 Blasters for children age
6 and up. The toy blaster is yellow with a black handle and orange
plunger, trigger, and reload clip. The word “NERF” in black lettering
is on both sides of the blaster and the word “ARMED” is indented on the
orange plunger. “RECON CS-6” is on the gray cocking mechanism. There
are five interchangeable parts including the shoulder stock, the
flip-up sight, barrel extension, quick re-load clip and dual-mode light
beam. Model number 63552 and UPC codes 653569272021 and 653569311218
can be found on the packaging. Only blasters with an exposed orange
plunger are included in this recall.
Sold at: Wal-Mart, Target, Toys “R” Us, discount stores and toy stores nationwide from November 2007 through August 2008 for about $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers
should immediately take the recalled toy blasters away from children
and contact Hasbro for a free cylindrical cover to prevent additional
injuries.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Hasbro toll-free at (800) 245-0910 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at www.hasbro.com/nerf
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