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OtherJanuary 30, 2004CPSC #04074

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

Brand
Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
294,000
Remedy
replacement

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.

Photos

Recalled NERF® Big Play Football™Recalled NERF® Big Play Football™ with erasable writing pad
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