Toys "R" Us Recalls Infant Wiggle Balls Due to Choking Hazard
What's being recalled
Bruin infant wiggle ball toys
Units: About 29,700 (about 3,000 were sold in Canada)
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.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The wiggle ball's rubber knobs and plastic back can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
The firm has received six reports of rubber knobs breaking off, including four reports of pieces of the product found in children's mouths.
What CPSC says to do
Refund
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.
How to contact the company
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 18004, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.