CPSC2001-03-13
CPSC, Radica USA Ltd. Recall Baseball Video Games to Replace Bats
Radica USA Ltd., of Dallas, Texas
Hazard
The bats can separate during a swing. Broken pieces can hit a bystander and cause injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Radica to arrange for the return of the Play TV Baseball to receive a replacement of Play TV Baseball III.
Sold at
Major retail stores nationwide sold this video game, from June 2000 through January 2001, for about $50.
Affected count
About 140,000
Injuries reported
Radica USA Ltd. has received seven reports of consumers, including children, being hit by pieces of the broken bat, resulting in a split lip, facial lacerations, a bump on the head and bruising.
Manufactured in
China
Products
"Play TV Baseball" video games
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Radica at 800-803-9611 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, and 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Saturday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Radica-USA-Ltd-Recall-Baseball-Video-Games-to-Replace-BatsDon't want to check this manually?
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