CPSC2008-10-09
Hasbro Inc. Recalls to Repair Nerf Blasters; Child's Skin Can Get Caught in Plunger of the Toy
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy blasters away from children and contact Hasbro for a free cylindrical cover to prevent additional injuries.
Sold at
Wal-Mart, Target, Toys "R" Us, discount stores and toy stores nationwide from November 2007 through August 2008 for about $20.
Affected count
About 330,000 units
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Nerf™ N-Strike Recon Blasters
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Hasbro-Inc-Recalls-to-Repair-Nerf-Blasters-Childs-Skin-Can-Get-Caught-in-Plunger-of-the-ToyDon't want to check this manually?
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