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JA-RU recalls

4 official CPSC notices naming JA-RU, 1989–2008, across children & toys.

JA-RU recalls at a glance

recall notices
4
units recalled, at least
61,000
incident reports
6
injuries
6

Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once; 2 of 4 notices add a unit count. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.

Hazards identified
Burn, Choking, Fire
Categories
Children & Toys
Latest notice
November 13, 2008
Earliest notice
July 24, 1989

JA-RU toy recalls

3 notices where the recalled products are toys & play sets.

All toy recalls
New02-042Children & Toys

JA-RU Blast Balls toys

When struck together, the toys create a cracking sound similar to that of a cap gun. The directions instruct consumers to strike one ball against the other in the palm of hand, to create the cracking sound. When consumers strike the "Blast Balls" together, sparks can ignite, posing a burn hazard.

  • Fire
  • Burn
  • About 43,000 units
  • 6 reports, 6 injuries

JA-RU pacifier and teether recalls

One notice where the recalled product is a pacifier and teether.

All pacifier and teether recalls

JA-RU recall phone numbers

The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.

JA-RU recall questions

How many JA-RU recalls are there?

As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 4 recall notices naming JA-RU consumer products between 1989 and 2008, covering at least 61,000 units.

Has JA-RU had a recall in 2026?

No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming JA-RU consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced November 13, 2008 (CPSC 09-041).

What products has JA-RU recalled?

Toys & play sets (3) and pacifiers & teethers (1).

What is the largest JA-RU recall?

“CPSC, JA-RU Inc. Announce Recall of "Blast Balls" Toys” (CPSC 02-042), announced November 15, 2001: about 43,000 units.

How do I check if my JA-RU 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 JA-RU about a recall?

Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every JA-RU notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, JA-RU My Little Train Classics Toy Trains (CPSC 09-041), call (800) 231-3470.