CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2004-08-06

CPSC, HearthSong Announce Recall of Children's Toy Balls

04571 · Recalled 2004-08-06 · CPSC page

Recalled Peek-a-Boo Ball
Recalled Peek-a-Boo Ball

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

The firm has received one report of a child placing the small wooden head in its mouth. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

HearthSong will notify all known purchasers by mail regarding a refund and a discount towards the next purchase.

Products

NameModelUnits
Peek-a-Boo BallAbout 22,500

Parties

Manufacturer
HearthSong Inc.
Made in
Thailand
Sold at
Exclusively through HearthSong's catalog, Web site, from October 2001 through March 2004, for about $10.

Consumer contact

For additional information, call HearthSong toll-free at (888) 623-6557 anytime or log onto the company's website at www.hearthsong.com

Source: CPSC recall 04571. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.