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CPSC, Hasbro Inc. Announce Recall of NERF® Big Play Football™

Reported: January 30, 2004 Initiated: January 30, 2004 #04074

Product Description

The NERF® Big Play Football™ is a red and silver NERF football with a silver flip-open top that reveals an erasable writing pad to plan football plays on, in the center of the ball. The NERF name, an NFL logo and a large black "X" are on the silver region of the football. Mike Vick's signature in red also is written on the football, and his photo is on the packaging.

Reason for Recall

The football contains a hard plastic interior frame that can pose a risk of facial cuts if a child is hit during play.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using this football immediately and return it to the company for a replacement NERF product of equal value. Hasbro will provide consumers with a postage-prepaid label to return the product.

Details

Units Affected
About 294,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Hasbro-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-NERF-Big-Play-Football-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The NERF® Big Play Football™ is a red and silver NERF football with a silver flip-open top that reveals an erasable writing pad to plan football plays on, in the center of the ball. The NERF name, an NFL logo and a large black "X" are on the silver region of the football. Mike Vick's signature in red also is written on the football, and his photo is on the packaging.. Recalled by Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I.. Units affected: About 294,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The football contains a hard plastic interior frame that can pose a risk of facial cuts if a child is hit during play.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using this football immediately and return it to the company for a replacement NERF product of equal value. Hasbro will provide consumers with a postage-prepaid label to return the product.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 30, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04074.

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