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CPSC, Radica USA Ltd. Recall Baseball Video Games to Replace Bats

Reported: March 13, 2001 Initiated: March 13, 2001 #01104

Product Description

Play TV Baseball is a video game that plugs directly into a television set, and simulates hitting a baseball. It contains an electronic home plate, ball and plastic bat. The user faces the television standing above the electronic home plate, which emits an infrared beam. When a simulated pitch is made on the television screen, the user swings the bat to hit the simulated ball. Electronics in the bat communicate the swing action to the home plate, and the results appear on the television screen. Writing on the home base of the game includes "RADICA:" and "PLAY TV Baseball." Writing on the black bat includes "RADICA:" and "MADE IN CHINA."

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 140,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Radica-USA-Ltd-Recall-Baseball-Video-Games-to-Replace-Bats

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Play TV Baseball is a video game that plugs directly into a television set, and simulates hitting a baseball. It contains an electronic home plate, ball and plastic bat. The user faces the television standing above the electronic home plate, which emits an infrared beam. When a simulated pitch is made on the television screen, the user swings the bat to hit the simulated ball. Electronics in the bat communicate the swing action to the home plate, and the results appear on the television screen. Writing on the home base of the game includes "RADICA:" and "PLAY TV Baseball." Writing on the black bat includes "RADICA:" and "MADE IN CHINA.". Units affected: About 140,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The bats can separate during a swing. Broken pieces can hit a bystander and cause injury.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 13, 2001. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 01104.

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