NERF Big Play Football (Hasbro) – Design Flaw (2004)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
NERF® Big Play Football™
Brand
Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
Product Images
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hasbro Inc., of Pawtucket, R.I. is recalling NERF® Big Play Football™. The hazard is: The football contains a hard plastic interior frame that can pose a risk of facial cuts if a child i. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The NERF® Big Play Football™ is a red and silver NERF football with a silver flip-open top that reveals an erasable writing pad to plan football plays on, in the center of the ball. The NERF name, an NFL logo and a large black "X" are on the silver region of the football. Mike Vick's signature in red also is written on the football, and his photo is on the packaging.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The football contains a hard plastic interior frame that can pose a risk of facial cuts if a child is hit during play.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using this football immediately and return it to the company for a replacement NERF product of equal value. Hasbro will provide consumers with a postage-prepaid label to return the product.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026