Recalls / 2017-10-05
Toys "R" Us Recalls Infant Wiggle Balls Due to Choking Hazard
18004 · Recalled 2017-10-05 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
The wiggle ball's rubber knobs and plastic back can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
Reported 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.
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Bruin infant wiggle ball toys | About 29,700 (about 3,000 were sold in Canada) |
Parties
- Importer
- Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
- Distributor
- Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Babies "R" Us, Toys "R" Us from June 2016 through January 2017 for about $13.
Consumer contact
Toys “R” Us at 800-869-7787 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.toysrus.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
Source: CPSC recall 18004. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.