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Hasbro Inc. Recalls to Repair Nerf Blasters; Child's Skin Can Get Caught in Plunger of the Toy

Recall 09-007 · October 9, 2008 · Hasbro

What to doConsumers should immediately take the recalled toy blasters away from children and contact Hasbro for a free cylindrical cover to prevent additional injuries.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
09-007 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 9, 2008
Brand
Hasbro
Category
Toys and games
Products
Nerf™ N-Strike Recon Blasters
Units
About 330,000 units
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
June 13, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves the Nerf N-Strike Recon CS-6 Blasters for children age 6 and up. The toy blaster is yellow with a black handle and orange plunger, trigger, and reload clip. The word "NERF" in black lettering is on both sides of the blaster and the word "ARMED" is indented on the orange plunger. "RECON CS-6" is on the gray cocking mechanism. There are five interchangeable parts including the shoulder stock, the flip-up sight, barrel extension, quick re-load clip and dual-mode light beam. Model number 63552 and UPC codes 653569272021 and 653569311218 can be found on the packaging. Only blasters with an exposed orange plunger are included in this recall.

Is my product affected?

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  • Nerf™ N-Strike Recon Blasters · About 330,000 units units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Wal-Mart, Target, Toys "R" Us, discount stores and toy stores nationwide from November 2007 through August 2008 for about $20.; Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I..

Injuries or incidents reported

Hasbro and CPSC have received 46 reports of injury to children aged 4 to 12, resulting in bruising, abrasions, pinching/pinch marks, blood blisters and welts.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Hasbro toll-free at (800) 245-0910 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.hasbro.com/nerf

Recall history and context

Hasbro appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Hasbro recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Nerf™ N-Strike Recon Blasters (About 330,000 units units). This recall involves the Nerf N-Strike Recon CS-6 Blasters for children age 6 and up.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy blasters away from children and contact Hasbro for a free cylindrical cover to prevent additional injuries.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 13, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.