CPSC, HearthSong Announce Recall of Children's Toy Balls
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-08-06). Hazards: fall, choking. About 22,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04571 |
| Published | 2004-08-06 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-21 |
| Product category | Toy Balls |
| Products | Peek-a-Boo Ball |
| Firm named in the title | HearthSong |
| Firms | HearthSong Inc., of Madison, Va. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Thailand |
| Units (US) | 22,500 |
| Hazard classes | fall, choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Exclusively through HearthSong's catalog and Web site, from October 2001 through March 2004, for about $10. |
Description
The recalled toy is a blue wooden ball with six holes located equally around the ball. Each hole contains a small wooden head with a smiling face in various colors.
Hazard
The wooden rings on the holes of the product may crack, allowing the small wooden heads to fall out and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
HearthSong will notify all known purchasers by mail regarding a refund and a discount towards the next purchase.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a child placing the small wooden head in its mouth. No injuries have been reported.
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