CPSC, Valley Dynamo Announce Recall of Air Hockey Tables

Recalled April 2, 2004 · CPSC recall 04112 · Valley Dynamo

Hazard

The blower motor, located under the table, has an opening large enough for a child's finger, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the product and contact Dynamo for instructions on receiving a free repair kit.

Units

Approximately 15,000

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.

What to do

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

Product

Air Hockey Tables

Manufacturer(s)

Valley Dynamo, of Richland Hills, Texas

Retailers

Sporting good and specialty stores nationwide since 1994, for between $1,000 and $2,200.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →