CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Valley Dynamo Announce Recall of Air Hockey Tables
Published: April 2, 2004Recall ID: 04112Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The blower motor, located under the table, has an opening large enough for a child's finger, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Arctic Flash, Arctic Wind and Air Elegance model air hockey tables. The Arctic Flash model has an overhead scoring display and black-light graphics. It measures 42.5 inches wide and 71 inches high and 82.5 inches long. The Arctic Wind measures 42.5 inches wide, 30 inches high and 82.5 inches long. The words "Arctic Wind" or "Arctic Flash" are printed on the table's play field. The Air Elegance has a wood-grain finish, and measures 46 inches wide, 30.5 inches high and 86 inches long.
Affected Products
Air Hockey Tables
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Valley-Dynamo-Announces-Recall-of-Air-Hockey-Tables- |
| Title | CPSC, Valley Dynamo Announce Recall of Air Hockey Tables |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/arctic-flash.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Arctic Flash Air Hockey Table |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/arctic-wind.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Arctic Wind Air Hockey Table |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/air-elegance.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Air Elegance Air Hockey Table |
| Hazards › Name | The blower motor, located under the table, has an opening large enough for a child's finger, posing a laceration hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Valley Dynamo is aware of a minor laceration injury to a child, who crawled under the air hockey table and stuck his finger in an exposed opening. |
| Products › Name | Air Hockey Tables |
| Products › Type | Games |
| Products › Category I D | 1964 |
| Products › Number Of Units | Approximately 15,000 |
| Recall I D | 2595 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the product and contact Dynamo for instructions on receiving a free repair kit. |
| Retailers › Name | Sporting good and specialty stores nationwide since 1994, for between $1,000 and $2,200. |
| Recall Date | 2004-04-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Arctic Flash, Arctic Wind and Air Elegance model air hockey tables. The Arctic Flash model has an overhead scoring display and black-light graphics. It measures 42.5 inches wide and 71 inches high and 82.5 inches long. The Arctic Wind measures 42.5 inches wide, 30 inches high and 82.5 inches long. The words "Arctic Wind" or "Arctic Flash" are printed on the table's play field. The Air Elegance has a wood-grain finish, and measures 46 inches wide, 30.5 inches high and 86 inches long. |
| Recall Number | 04112 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Valley Dynamo, of Richland Hills, Texas |
| Consumer Contact | Call Dynamo toll-free at (800) 248-2837 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.valley-dynamo.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-02-04T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |