CPSC Recall in 2007: Gamenamics Inc. Recalls Air-Powered Hockey Tables Due to Burn Hazard
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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.Name of Product: Cordless Air-Powered Hockey Tables with Rechargeable BatteryUnits: About 1,100Distributor: Gamenamics Inc., of Elgin, Ill.Hazard: The hockey table's wires can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Gamenamics has received eleven reports of burnt or melted wires. No property damage or injuries have been reported.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.Sold at: Hammacher Schlemmer and Sky Mall catalogs and Web sites from August 2006 through January 2007 and from June 2007 through July 2007 for about $400.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers should contact Hammacher Schlemmer by phone at (800) 227-3528 anytime, or e-mail at customerservice@hammacher.com.
The hockey table's wires can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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Gamenamics has received eleven reports of burnt or melted wires. No property damage or injuries have been reported.
Hammacher Schlemmer and Sky Mall catalogs and websites from August 2006 through January 2007 and from June 2007 through July 2007 for about $400.
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