Recall: Valley Dynamo Recall of Air Hockey Tables

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued April 2, 2004, Revised April 10, 2006 Release # 04-112

Firm’s Telephone Number: (800) 248-2837 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Valley Dynamo Media Contact: (817) 299-3021

CPSC, Valley Dynamo Announces Recall of Air Hockey Tables

Note: Telephone number change.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Air Hockey Tables

Units: Approximately 15,000

Manufacturer/Importer: Valley Dynamo, of Richland Hills, Texas

Hazard: The blower motor, located under the table, has an opening large enough for a child’s finger, posing a laceration hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: 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.

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.

Sold at: Sporting good and specialty stores nationwide since 1994 for between $1,000 and $2,200.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product and contact Dynamo for instructions on receiving a free repair kit.

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 web site at www.valley-dynamo.com