CPSC, Radica USA Ltd. Recall Baseball Video Games to Replace Bats
Source: CPSC Recall #01104
Recall Date
2001-03-13
Manufacturer
Radica USA Ltd., of Dallas, Texas
Units Affected
About 140,000
Products Involved
"Play TV Baseball" video games
Hazard
The bats can separate during a swing. Broken pieces can hit a bystander and cause injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Radica to arrange for the return of the Play TV Baseball to receive a replacement of Play TV Baseball III.
Reported Injuries
Radica USA Ltd. has received seven reports of consumers, including children, being hit by pieces of the broken bat, resulting in a split lip, facial lacerations, a bump on the head and bruising.
Sold At
Major retail stores nationwide sold this video game, from June 2000 through January 2001, for about $50.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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."
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28