Recall: Hasbro Inc. Recall of Monster Rockets

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued September 9, 2004, Revised August 28, 2006 Release # 04-212

Hasbro Recall Hotline: (866) 487-4737 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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CPSC, Hasbro Inc. Announce Recall of Monster Rockets

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: Super Soaker Monster Rocket

Units: About 230,000

Manufacturer: Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I.

Hazard: The cap on the water tank can unexpectedly and 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, posing a risk of injury.

Incidents/Injuries: Hasbro has received four reports of the cap being unexpectedly projected off the rocket, resulting in three injuries, including a slight concussion and a cut requiring stitches. Additionally, Hasbro has received four reports of children being struck by the descending rocket, including three cuts that required stitches.

Description: The Super Soaker Monster Rocket is composed of a 7-foot inflatable mylar rocket with a plastic and foam fin section. The rocket has a blue and orange launch base with a water pressure tank attached to one leg of the base. The tank, which has an orange cap, is connected to the pump mechanism, which launches the rocket using pressurized air and water. The water toy has the words "Monster Rocket" printed on the body of the rocket.

Sold at: Toys ‘R' Us, Wal-Mart, Target, KB Toys stores and other toy retailers nationwide sold the rockets from January 2004 through August 2004 for about $30.

Manufactured in: China.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the rockets immediately and contact Hasbro to receive a replacement product of equal value.

Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact toll-free Hasbro Inc. at (866) 487-4737 anytime or log on to the company's Web site at www.hasbro.com