NERF® Big Play Football™
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 294,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I.
- Reason for Recall:
- The football contains a hard plastic interior frame that can pose a risk of facial cuts if a child is hit during play.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The football contains a hard plastic interior frame that can pose a risk of facial cuts if a child is hit during play.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should stop using this football immediately and return it to the company for a replacement NERF product of equal value. Hasbro will provide consumers with a postage-prepaid label to return the product.
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Product Information
Full Description:
The NERF® Big Play Football™ is a red and silver NERF football with a silver flip-open top that reveals an erasable writing pad to plan football plays on, in the center of the ball. The NERF name, an NFL logo and a large black "X" are on the silver region of the football. Mike Vick's signature in red also is written on the football, and his photo is on the packaging.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 294,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 04074
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