Severity
Moderate
Skeet Shoot Game Cartridges Recalled by Toymax
Reported: April 5, 2000 Initiated: April 5, 2000 #00091
Toymax issued this CPSC recall on April 5, 2000. Classified as Moderate severity. The recall was issued because: Burn - Not Fire-Related. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #00091) was formally reported on April 5, 2000. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Toymax is listed as the recalling firm. The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts.
The documented reason for this recall is: Burn - Not Fire-Related Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 26 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Recall Distribution by Severity Class
Units Affected
Unknown
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Product Description
Skeet Shoot Game Cartridges Recalled by Toymax NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued April 5, 2000, Revised January 23, 2004 Release # 00-091 Company Phone Number: (877) 875-2557 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris, (301) 504-7066 Note: New responding company and contact information CPSC, Toymax Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Skeet Shoot Game Cartridges WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Toymax Inc., of Plainview, N.Y., voluntarily recalled approximately 435,000 Arcadia Electronic Skeet Shoot games to replace the 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. Toymax has received 100 reports of projectors overheating, melting and smoking. A consumer reportedly suffering a minor burn injury on the hand, and damages included two scorched carpets and one scorched bedspread. 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. Toy and discount department stores nationwide, including Toys R Us, Sam's Club, K·B Toys? and Costco, sold these games from October 1998 through March 2000 for about $65. 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., which bought out Toymax, at (877) 875-2557 Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Pacific Time, excluding holidays. Consumers can also contact the company by sending an email to consumers@jakks.net or by regular mail at Consumer Relations, c/o JAKKS Pacific, Inc., 22619 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 250, Malibu, CA 90265 (please include name, address and phone number when mailing or emailing the company). Consumers should not return these games or cartridges to stores. 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
Burn - Not Fire-Related
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Toymax
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00091 |
| Date reported | April 5, 2000 |
| Date initiated | April 5, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Toymax |
| Units affected | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Skeet Shoot Game Cartridges Recalled by Toymax NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued April 5, 2000, Revised January 23, 2004 Release # 00-091 Company Phone Number: (877) 875-2557 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris, (301) 504-7066 Note: New responding company and contact information CPSC, Toymax Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Skeet Shoot Game Cartridges WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Toymax Inc., of Plainview, N.Y., voluntarily recalled approximately 435,000 Arcadia Electronic Skeet Shoot games to replace the 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. Toymax has received 100 reports of projectors overheating, melting and smoking. A consumer reportedly suffering a minor burn injury on the hand, and damages included two scorched carpets and one scorched bedspread. 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. Toy and discount department stores nationwide, including Toys R Us, Sam's Club, K·B Toys? and Costco, sold these games from October 1998 through March 2000 for about $65. 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., which bought out Toymax, at (877) 875-2557 Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Pacific Time, excluding holidays. Consumers can also contact the company by sending an email to consumers@jakks.net or by regular mail at Consumer Relations, c/o JAKKS Pacific, Inc., 22619 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 250, Malibu, CA 90265 (please include name, address and phone number when mailing or emailing the company). Consumers should not return these games or cartridges to stores. New and replacement game cartridges are orange. All the Arcadia Electronic Skeet Shoot games cartridges that are not orange should be replaced.. Recalled by Toymax.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Burn - Not Fire-Related
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 5, 2000. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 00091.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (00091) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
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