Toys "R" Us Recalls Infant Wiggle Balls Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-10-05). Hazards: choking. Models: 5F6342E. About 29,700 units in the US and 3,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18004 |
| Published | 2017-10-05 |
| Last updated | 2017-10-05 |
| Products | Bruin infant wiggle ball toys |
| Firm named in the title | Toys "R" Us |
| Firms | Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J. (importer); Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 29,700 |
| Units (Canada) | 3,000 |
| Model numbers | 5F6342E |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Babies "R" Us and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide from June 2016 through January 2017 for about $13. |
Description
This recall involves Bruin Infant Wiggle Ball toys also called a giggle ball. The blue ball has textured bumps for gripping and has orange, green and yellow rubber knobs around the ball. The ball wiggles, vibrates and plays three different musical tunes. It has an on/off switch and requires 3 AA batteries to operate. The recalled wiggle balls have model number 5F6342E and Toys "R" Us printed on the product.
Hazard
The wiggle ball's rubber knobs and plastic back can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled balls, take them away from babies and return them to Babies "R" Us or Toys "R" Us for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received six reports of rubber knobs breaking off, including four reports of pieces of the product found in children's mouths.
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