Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall

[dcg0317]

Thought I would past this along seeing how many of these have been sold.

1. CPSC, Hasbro Inc. Announce Recall of Monster Rockets

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 9, 2004
Release # 04-212
Hasbro Recall Hotline: (866) 487-4737
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Hasbro Inc. Announce Recall of Monster Rockets

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Super Soaker Monster Rocket

Units: About 230,000

Manufacturer: Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I.

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.

Incidents/Injuries: 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.

Description: 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.

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.

Manufactured in: China.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the rockets immediately and contact
Hasbro to receive a replacement product of equal value.

Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact toll-free Hasbro Inc. at
(866) 487-4737 anytime or log on to the company's Web site at
www.supersoaker.com

To view this press release online, use the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/04212.html

 

[Dan Murphy]

Thanks, dcg0317.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

good info. I'll pass it on to my and my BF's family members with kids.

Thanks for the report!