CPSC, Hasbro Inc. Announce Recall of NERF® Big Play Football™
The hazard
The football contains a hard plastic interior frame that can pose a risk of facial cuts if a child is hit during play.
Incidents reported: There have been nine reports of facial injuries, including eight requiring stitches or medical attention.
What to do now
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.
Contact: Consumers should contact Hasbro, Inc. at (866) 637-3244 anytime, or go to www.nerf.com
About this recall
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 photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC