CPSC recall · Reported April 2, 2004
CPSC, Valley Dynamo Announce Recall of Air Hockey Tables
The blower motor, located under the table, has an opening large enough for a child's finger, posing a laceration hazard.
Valley Dynamo, of Richland Hills, Texas recalled This recall involves Arctic Flash, Arctic Wind and Air Elegance model air hockey tables. ….
CPSC, Valley Dynamo Announce Recall of Air Hockey Tables was recalled by Valley Dynamo, of Richland Hills, Texas in April 2, 2004. Reason: The blower motor, located under the table, has an opening large enough for a child's finger, posing a lacerat…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product and contact Dynamo for instructions on receiving …. Verify recall #04112 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Valley Dynamo, of Richland Hills, Texas issued this CPSC recall-The blower motor, located under the table, has an opening large enough for a child's finger, posing a lacerat….
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- agency class
- April 2, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04112 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves Arctic Flash, Arctic Wind and Air Elegance model air hockey tables. The Arctic Flash model has an overhead scoring display and black-light graphics. It measures 42.5 inches wide and 71 inches high and 82.5 inches long. The Arctic Wind measures 42.5 inches wide, 30 inches high and 82.5 inches long. The words "Arctic Wind" or "Arctic Flash" are printed on the table's play field. The Air Elegance has a wood-grain finish, and measures 46 inches wide, 30.5 inches high and 86 inches long.
Reason for recall
The blower motor, located under the table, has an opening large enough for a child's finger, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the product and contact Dynamo for instructions on receiving a free repair kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04112 |
| Date reported | April 2, 2004 |
| Date initiated | April 2, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Valley Dynamo, of Richland Hills, Texas |
| Affected scope | Approximately 15,000 |
| 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 the product and contact Dynamo for instructions on receiving a free repair kit.
- Check the recall number (04112) 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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