CPSC recall · Reported April 5, 2000
CPSC, Toymax Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Skeet Shoot Game Cartridges
The Skeet Shoot games' cartridges can be defective, and can cause the projector to overheat, melt and smoke, presenting a risk of burns to consumers.
The CPSC recalled The Arcadia Electronic Skeet Shoot game sets are an indoor image projecting game systems ….
CPSC, Toymax Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Skeet Shoot Game Cartridges was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 5, 2000. Reason: The Skeet Shoot games' cartridges can be defective, and can cause the projector to overheat, melt and smoke, …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these games immediately and remove the game cartridge from th…. Verify recall #00091 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The Skeet Shoot games' cartridges can be defective, and can cause the projector to overheat, melt and smoke, ….
- None
- agency class
- April 5, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00091 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The Arcadia Electronic Skeet Shoot game sets are an indoor image projecting game systems that include Duck Shoot and Deer Hunter games. The game sets includes a toy pump-action rifle with a simulated laser scope and realistic shooting sounds when fired. The Duck Shoot game has a gray rifle and projector. The Deer Hunter game has a camouflage rifle and projector. "ARCADIA ELECTRONIC SKEET SHOOT" is written on a label on the projector. Writing on the bottom of the projector includes "1998 TOYMAX," "PATENT PENDING" and "MADE IN CHINA." Meteor Attack and Fighter Attack game cartridges, which are used with the Arcadia Electronic Skeet Shoot games, are sold separately. The Meteor Attack cartridge is silver and the Fighter Attack cartridge is black. New and replacement game cartridges are orange. All the Arcadia Electronic Skeet Shoot games cartridges that are not orange should be replaced.
Reason for recall
The Skeet Shoot games' cartridges can be defective, and can cause the projector to overheat, melt and smoke, presenting a risk of burns to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these games immediately and remove the game cartridge from the console. To receive a free replacement game cartridge, or for more information, contact JAKKS Pacific, Inc. Consumers should not return these games or cartridges to stores.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00091 |
| Date reported | April 5, 2000 |
| Date initiated | April 5, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | Approximately 435,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these games immediately and remove the game cartridge from the console. To receive a free replacement…
- Check the recall number (00091) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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