Sunday, October 12, 2008

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

Released: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 by CPSC

Dec

11

2007
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gamenamics Inc., of Elgin, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 1,100 Cordless Air-Powered Hockey Tables with Rechargeable Battery. The hockey table’s wires can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

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Recall Details

Product

Cordless Air-Powered Hockey Tables with Rechargeable Battery

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.

Hazards

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

Incidents

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

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.


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