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Gamenamics Inc. Recalls Air-Powered Hockey Tables Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled December 11, 2007 · CPSC recall 08524 · Gamenamics

Hazard

The hockey table's wires can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the air hockey table until they have installed the free repair kit. If consumers find wire damage, including burnt or melted wires, they should contact Hammacher Schlemmer to return the product for a full refund.

Units

About 1,100

Incidents / injuries

Gamenamics has received eleven reports of burnt or melted wires. No property damage or injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves cordless air-powered hockey tables with a rechargeable battery. The table can be folded and moved on attached wheels. The tables are 72 inches long and 38 inches wide and have a predominantly white surface with a bright blue aluminum rail. The playing surface contains the words "Jet Fan Hockey". The recalled items have the numbers SG-504-6c and 73058 printed on the product's carton.

What to do

Contact

For additional information, consumers should contact Hammacher Schlemmer by phone at (800) 227-3528 anytime, or e-mail at [email protected]

Product

Cordless Air-Powered Hockey Tables with Rechargeable Battery

Distributed by

Gamenamics Inc., of Elgin, Ill.

Retailers

Hammacher Schlemmer and Sky Mall catalogs and Web sites from August 2006 through January 2007 and from June 2007 through July 2007 for about $400.

Made in

China

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