CPSC, Valley Dynamo Announce Recall of Air Hockey
CPSC, Valley Dynamo Announce Recall of Air Hockey Tables
Why was CPSC, Valley Dynamo Announce Recall of Air Hockey recalled?
The blower motor, located under the table, has an opening large enough for a child's finger, posing a laceration hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the product and contact Dynamo for instructions on receiving a free repair kit. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Air Hockey Tables
- Company
- Valley Dynamo, of Richland Hills, Texas
- Quantity
- Approximately 15,000
- Sold at
- Sporting good and specialty stores nationwide since 1994, for between $1,000 and $2,200.
- Recall date
- April 2, 2004
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
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.