Hasbro's Nerf Blaster Toy Recalled

Oct. 10, 2008 -- A Nerf Blaster toy manufactured by Hasbro has been voluntarily recalled because the toy's plunger can pull the user's skin during firing, causing bruising, cuts, blood blisters, and welts on the face, neck, and chest.

So far, there have been 46 reports of injuries to children ages 4 to 12, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The full name of the toy is the Nerf N-Strike Recon CS-6 Blasters. The toy gun is yellow with a black handle and orange plunger, trigger, and reload clip. Only blasters with the orange plunger are included in the recall. The word "NERF" appears in black letters on both sides of the toy, the word "ARMED" is indented on the orange plunger, and "RECON CS-6" is on the gray cocking mechanism.

The model number is 63552 and the UPC codes are 653569272021 and 653569311218. The toy, which sold for about $20, was sold at Wal-Mart, Target, Toys "R" Us, and other stores nationwide between November 2007 and August 2008.

Parents should take the toy away from children and contact Hasbro for an additional part -- a cylindrical cover -- that will make the toy safe. Consumers can reach Hasbro at 800-245-0910.

The toy was manufactured in China.