CPSC2004-08-06
CPSC, HearthSong Announce Recall of Children's Toy Balls
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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.
Sold at
Exclusively through HearthSong's catalog and Web site, from October 2001 through March 2004, for about $10.
Affected count
About 22,500
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of a child placing the small wooden head in its mouth. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Thailand
Products
Peek-a-Boo Ball
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-HearthSong-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Toy-BallsDon't want to check this manually?
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