Product Recall Number: 04-112
Why was Air Hockey Tables recalled?
The blower motor, located under the table, has an opening large enough for a child's finger, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Recall Number: 04-112
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-04-01
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Air Hockey Tables
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Valley Dynamo, of Richland Hills, Texas, is voluntarily recalling approximately 15,000 Air Hockey Tables. The blower motor, located under the table, has an opening large enough for a child's finger, posing a laceration hazard.Name of product: Air Hockey TablesUnits: Approximately 15,000Manufacturer/Importer: Valley Dynamo, of Richland Hills, TexasHazard: The blower motor, located under the table, has an opening large enough for a child's finger, posing a laceration hazard.Incidents/Injuries: Valley Dynamo is aware of a minor laceration injury to a child who crawled under the air hockey table and stuck his finger in an exposed opening.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.Sold at: Sporting good and specialty stores nationwide since 1994 for between $1,000 and $2,200.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should stop using the product and contact Dynamo for instructions on receiving a free repair kit.Consumer Contact: Call Dynamo toll-free at (800) 248-2837 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.valley-dynamo.com.
Hazard Description: The blower motor, located under the table, has an opening large enough for a child's finger, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: Approximately 15,000
Incidents: Valley Dynamo is aware of a minor laceration injury to a child who crawled under the air hockey table and stuck his finger in an exposed opening.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product and contact Dynamo for instructions on receiving a free repair kit.
Sold At: Sporting good and specialty stores nationwide since 1994 for between $1,000 and $2,200.
Importers: Valley Dynamo, of Richland Hills, Texas
Manufacturers: Valley Dynamo, of Richland Hills, Texas
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed