CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Crazy Bounce Balls
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-11-26). Hazards: choking. Models: 1306. About 17,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04039 |
| Published | 2003-11-26 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-10 |
| Product category | Toy Balls |
| Products | DesignWare® Crazy Bounce Balls |
| Firm named in the title | American Greetings Corp. |
| Firms | American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 17,000 |
| Model numbers | 1306 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | The product was sold at discount, toy, drug, grocery, party and specialty/gift stores nationwide, from November 2002 through August 2003, for about $3. |
Description
This is a 1-1/2-inch multi-colored cluster of green, light green and brick red rubber balls. There are four balls in each package. The packaging has a light green cardboard backer. Model number CBB 1306 and UPC 61526 01101 are written on the back of the packaging.
Hazard
The balls could break apart, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these balls away from young children and dispose of the balls immediately. Consumers can contact the firm for a coupon redeemable wherever American Greetings' products are sold.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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