CPSC recall · Reported October 9, 2008
Hasbro Inc. Recalls to Repair Nerf Blasters; Child's Skin Can Get Caught in Plunger of the Toy
The blaster's plunger can pull the user's skin during firing of the toy blaster resulting in injury to the face, neck, and/or chest.
Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.i. recalled This recall involves the Nerf N-Strike Recon CS-6 Blasters for children age 6 and up. The….
Hasbro Inc. Recalls to Repair Nerf Blasters; Child's Skin Can Get Caught in Plunger of th… was recalled by Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.i. in October 9, 2008. Reason: The blaster's plunger can pull the user's skin during firing of the toy blaster resulting in injury to the fa…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy blasters away from children and contac…. Verify recall #09007 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.i. issued this CPSC recall-The blaster's plunger can pull the user's skin during firing of the toy blaster resulting in injury to the fa….
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- agency class
- October 9, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09007 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 the Nerf N-Strike Recon CS-6 Blasters for children age 6 and up. The toy blaster is yellow with a black handle and orange plunger, trigger, and reload clip. The word "NERF" in black lettering is on both sides of the blaster and the word "ARMED" is indented on the orange plunger. "RECON CS-6" is on the gray cocking mechanism. There are five interchangeable parts including the shoulder stock, the flip-up sight, barrel extension, quick re-load clip and dual-mode light beam. Model number 63552 and UPC codes 653569272021 and 653569311218 can be found on the packaging. Only blasters with an exposed orange plunger are included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The blaster's plunger can pull the user's skin during firing of the toy blaster resulting in injury to the face, neck, and/or chest.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy blasters away from children and contact Hasbro for a free cylindrical cover to prevent additional injuries.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09007 |
| Date reported | October 9, 2008 |
| Date initiated | October 9, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.i. |
| Affected scope | About 330,000 units |
| 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 immediately take the recalled toy blasters away from children and contact Hasbro for a free cylindrical cover to…
- Check the recall number (09007) 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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