| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2004 Release # 04-112 |
Firm’s Hotline: (800) 304-2929 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Valley Dynamo Media Contact: (817) 299-3021 |
CPSC, Valley Dynamo Announces Recall of Air Hockey Tables
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of product: Air Hockey Tables
Units: Approximately 15,000
Manufacturer/Importer: Valley Dynamo, of Richland Hills, Texas
Hazard: 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 45-inches wide and 65-inches tall and 85-inches long. The Arctic Wind measures 45-inches wide and 31-inches high. The words “Arctic Wind” or “Arctic Flash” are printed on the table’s play field.
Sold at: Sporting good and specialty stores nationwide since 1994 for between $1,000 and $2,200.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: 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) 304-2929 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
