Safety regulator, Valley Dynamo Announce Recall of Air Hockey Tables
Recall 04112 · Apr 2, 2004 · Valley Dynamo
15,000
units affected
15,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04112
- Date
- Apr 2, 2004
- Company
- Valley Dynamo
- Units affected
- 15,000
- Product
- Air Hockey Tables
- Product type
- Games
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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 can happen
The blower motor, located under the table, has an opening large enough for a child's finger, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the product and contact Dynamo for instructions on receiving a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Sporting good and specialty stores nationwide since 1994, for between $1,000 and $2,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled air hockey tables?
Consumers should stop using the product and contact Dynamo for instructions on receiving a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The blower motor, located under the table, has an opening large enough for a child's finger, posing a laceration hazard.
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.