The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08524·Announced 2007-12-11

Gamenamics Recalls Air-Powered Hockey Tables Due to Burn Hazard

Gamenamics is recalling cordless air-powered hockey tables because overheating wires pose a burn risk. Consumers should stop using the tables and install a free repair kit.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Gamenamics Inc. is recalling cordless air-powered hockey tables with rechargeable batteries due to a burn hazard. The table's wires can overheat or melt, which poses a risk of burns to consumers. Gamenamics has received eleven reports of burnt or melted wires, but no property damage or injuries have been reported.

The recalled tables are 72 inches long and 38 inches wide with a predominantly white surface and a bright blue aluminum rail. The playing surface contains the words "Jet Fan Hockey." The items have the numbers SG-504-6c and 73058 printed on the product's carton. About 1,100 units were sold for about $400 through Hammacher Schlemmer and Sky Mall catalogs and websites from August 2006 through January 2007 and from June 2007 through July 2007.

Consumers should stop using the air hockey table until they have installed the free repair kit. If consumers find wire damage, including burnt or melted wires, they should contact Hammacher Schlemmer to return the product for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Hammacher Schlemmer by phone at (800) 227-3528 or by e-mail at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Cordless Air-Powered Hockey Tables with Rechargeable Battery
Category
Consumer Product — Game Tables
Hazard
Affected units
1,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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