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CPSC, Radica USA Ltd. Recall Baseball Video Games to Replace Bats

CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-03-13 · 01104

Hazards

The bats can separate during a swing. Broken pieces can hit a bystander and cause injury.

Recall

Number
01104
Date
2001-03-13
Injuries reported
1

Products

Names
"Play TV Baseball" video games

Companies

Retailer(s)
Major retail stores nationwide sold this video game, from June 2000 through January 2001, for about $50.
Importer(s)
Radica USA Ltd., of Dallas, Texas
Country of manufacture
China

Description

Play TV Baseball is a video game that plugs directly into a television set, and simulates hitting a baseball. It contains an electronic home plate, ball and plastic bat. The user faces the television standing above the electronic home plate, which emits an infrared beam. When a simulated pitch is made on the television screen, the user swings the bat to hit the simulated ball. Electronics in the bat communicate the swing action to the home plate, and the results appear on the television screen. Writing on the home base of the game includes "RADICA:" and "PLAY TV Baseball." Writing on the black bat includes "RADICA:" and "MADE IN CHINA."

Source

Authoritative
CPSC recall page
Machine
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