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Consumer product recall

Archived - Super Soaker Monster Rocket

Starting date:
September 1, 2004
Posting date:
September 1, 2004
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Childrens' Products, Toys
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Physical Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001441

Affected products

Super Soaker Monster Rocket

Product description

Super Soaker Monster Rocket

For full release and picture:
CPSC, Hasbro Inc. Announce Recall of Super Soaker Monster Rocket

Hazard identified

The cap on the water tank can 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.

Number sold

About 15,000 sold

Time period sold

From January 2004 through August 2004.

Companies

Manufacturer
Hasbro Canada Corporation
Longueuil
CANADA
Tel: 1-866-487-4737
Retailer
Toys "R" Us
Concord
Ontario
CANADA
Retailer
Zellers
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA
Tel: 1-888-226-2225

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What you should do

Consumers should stop using the rockets and contact Hasbro to receive a replacement product of equal value. Consumers should contact toll-free Hasbro Inc. at 1-866-487-4737 anytime, or visit the firm's website.