CPSC, HearthSong Announce Recall of Children's Toy Balls
Recalled August 6, 2004 · CPSC recall 04571 · HearthSong
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.
Units
About 22,500
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received one report of a child placing the small wooden head in its mouth. No injuries have been reported.
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.
What to do
HearthSong will notify all known purchasers by mail regarding a refund and a discount towards the next purchase.
Contact
For additional information, call HearthSong toll-free at (888) 623-6557 anytime or log onto the company's website at www.hearthsong.com
Product
Peek-a-Boo Ball
Manufacturer(s)
HearthSong Inc., of Madison, Va.
Retailers
Exclusively through HearthSong's catalog and Web site, from October 2001 through March 2004, for about $10.
Made in
Thailand
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →