Safety regulator, Hasbro Inc. Announce Recall of Monster Rockets
Recall 04212 · Sep 9, 2004 · Hasbro Inc.
230,000
units affected
230,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04212
- Date
- Sep 9, 2004
- Company
- Hasbro Inc.
- Units affected
- 230,000
- Product
- Super Soaker Monster Rocket
- Product type
- Rockets
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The Super Soaker Monster Rocket is composed of a 7-foot inflatable mylar rocket with a plastic and foam fin section. The rocket has a blue and orange launch base with a water pressure tank attached to one leg of the base. The tank, which has an orange cap, is connected to the pump mechanism, which launches the rocket using pressurized air and water. The water toy has the words "Monster Rocket" printed on the body of the rocket.
What can happen
The cap on the water tank can unexpectedly and forcibly project off when it is quickly unscrewed from the tank, posing a risk of impact injuries to users or bystanders. In addition, the rocket's tail can strike a user or bystander on descent, if the rocket is not fully launched, posing a risk of injury.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the rockets immediately and contact Hasbro to receive a replacement product of equal value.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Hasbro has received four reports of the cap being unexpectedly projected off the rocket, resulting in three injuries, including a slight concussion and a cut requiring stitches. Additionally, Hasbro has received four reports of children being struck by the descending rocket, including three cuts that required stitches.
- Sold at
- Toys 'R' Us, Wal-Mart, Target, KB Toys stores and other toy retailers nationwide sold the rockets from January 2004 through August 2004 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled super soaker monster rocket?
Consumers should stop using the rockets immediately and contact Hasbro to receive a replacement product of equal value.
What is the hazard?
The cap on the water tank can unexpectedly and forcibly project off when it is quickly unscrewed from the tank, posing a risk of impact injuries to users or bystanders. In addition, the rocket's tail can strike a user or bystander on descent, if the rocket is not fully launched, posing a risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.