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CPSC, HearthSong Announce Recall of Children's Toy Balls

U.S. CPSCChokingFallsAug 6, 2004
Recalled Peek-a-Boo Ball
Recalled Peek-a-Boo Ball

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

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

Product 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.

Sold on

Exclusively through HearthSong's catalog and Web site, from October 2001 through March 2004, for about $10.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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