Table Soccer Game

CPSC Recall #05-518 - November 29, 2004

Recall Summary

Recall Number05-518
Recall DateNovember 29, 2004
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedAbout 1,470
ImporterClassic Sport Companies, Inc., of Broomfield, Colo.
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

Retail outlets nationwide at Galyan's Sports and Outdoors
The Sports Chalet
and The Sports Authority (including Gart Sports
Sportmart
and Oshman's) between August 2004 and October 2004 for about $900 for the X0725 and about $600 for the Z0743 and X0761.

Product

Table Soccer Game

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Classic Sport Companies, Inc., of Broomfield, Colo. is voluntarily recalling about 1,470 table Soccer Games. The lighting structures may spark if the tube lights are not properly installed, posing a fire hazard.Name of Product: Table Soccer GameUnits: About 1,470Importer: Classic Sport Companies, Inc., of Broomfield, Colo.Hazard: The lighting structures may spark if the tube lights are not properly installed, posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: Two reports of the table catching fire. No injuries were reported.Description: The recall involves Classic Sport Underlit Table Soccer game, models X0725, X0743 and X0761. The table soccer game is a soccer table with a glass playing surface and fluorescent tube lighting mounted underneath, causing the playing surface to illuminate when turned on.Sold at: Retail outlets nationwide at Galyan's Sports and Outdoors, The Sports Chalet, and The Sports Authority (including Gart Sports, Sportmart, and Oshman's) between August 2004 and October 2004 for about $900 for the X0725 and about $600 for the Z0743 and X0761.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately disconnect all power to the table soccer game. Consumers may return the unit for a full refund or contact Classic Sport for a rebate for the removal of the lighting fixture.Consumer Contact: Contact Classic Sport Companies, Inc. at (800) 225-5712 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit Classic Sport website at www.classicsport.com.

Hazard

The lighting structures may spark if the tube lights are not properly installed, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents & Injuries

Two reports of the table catching fire. No injuries were reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately disconnect all power to the table soccer game. Consumers may return the unit for a full refund or contact Classic Sport for a rebate for the removal of the lighting fixture.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident, they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.