CPSC, Hasbro Inc. Announce Recall of NERF® Big Play Football™
What was recalled
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.
Hazard
The football contains a hard plastic interior frame that can pose a risk of facial cuts if a child is hit during play.
Injuries
There have been nine reports of facial injuries, including eight requiring stitches or medical attention.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Target, KB Toys stores and other toy retailers nationwide, from August 2003 to January 2004, for about $10.
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