CPSC2001-07-02
CPSC, Chicco USA Inc. Announce Recall of Preschool Toys
Chicco USA Inc., of Bound Brook, N.J.
Hazard
Some of the larger-sized ball halves can become stuck on a young child's face, covering the nose and mouth, and causing suffocation.
Remedy
Parents and caregivers should take these balls away from young children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased for a refund.
Sold at
Amazon.com, Army & Air Force Exchanges and other toy stores nationwide sold these toys, from January 1999 through April 2001, for about $6.
Affected count
About 6,000
Injuries reported
CPSC received a report of a 2-year-old boy who had a ball-half stuck on his face, covering his nose and mouth. A nearby adult was able to pull the toy from his face. No injury to the child was reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Build-A-Ball toy
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should call Chicco USA Inc., toll-free at (877) 424-4226 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website www.chiccousa.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Chicco-USA-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Preschool-ToysDon't want to check this manually?
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