Chicco Build-A-Ball toy
Some of the larger-sized ball halves can become stuck on a young child's face, covering the nose and mouth, and causing suffocation.
- Suffocation
- About 6,000 units
- Incidents reported
Brand
Chicco recalls
5 official CPSC notices naming Chicco, 1987–2001, across children & toys.
Chicco recalls at a glance
- recall notices
- 5
- units recalled, at least
- 6,000
- brands
- 3
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once; 1 of 5 notices add a unit count. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
- Product types
- Toys & play sets (4)
- Hazards identified
- Choking, Strangulation, Suffocation
- Categories
- Children & Toys
- Latest notice
- July 2, 2001
- Earliest notice
- September 11, 1987
Chicco toy recalls
4 notices where the recalled products are toys & play sets.
- Choking
- Strangulation
Other Chicco recalls
Chicco notices outside the product types above.
- Choking
Chicco recall phone numbers and websites
The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.
Chicco recall questions
How many Chicco recalls are there?
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 5 recall notices naming Chicco consumer products between 1987 and 2001, covering at least 6,000 units.
Has Chicco had a recall in 2026?
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming Chicco consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced July 2, 2001 (CPSC 01-182).
What products has Chicco recalled?
Toys & play sets (4) and 1 other notice.
What is the largest Chicco recall?
“CPSC, Chicco USA Inc. Announce Recall of Preschool Toys” (CPSC 01-182), announced July 2, 2001: about 6,000 units.
How do I check if my Chicco product is recalled?
Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.
How do I contact Chicco about a recall?
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every Chicco notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, Chicco Build-A-Ball toy (CPSC 01-182), call (877) 424-4226 and go to www.chiccousa.com.