CPSC recall 04-571, announced August 6, 2004, covers HearthSong Peek-a-Boo Ball (about 22,500 units). 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. The notice cites 1 incident report. HearthSong will notify all known purchasers by mail regarding a refund and a discount towards the next purchase. Recall contact: call (888) 623-6557, or go to www.hearthsong.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a child placing the small wooden head in its mouth. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
HearthSong will notify all known purchasers by mail regarding a refund and a discount towards the next purchase.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- HearthSong
- Manufacturer
- HearthSong Inc., of Madison, Va.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 04-571
- Units
- About 22,500
- Manufactured in
- Thailand
- Sold at / sales period
- Exclusively through HearthSong's catalog and Web site, from October 2001 through March 2004, for about $10.
Peek-a-Boo Ball
CPSC product type: Toy Balls
Recall contact information
For additional information, call HearthSong toll-free at (888) 623-6557 anytime or log onto the company's website at www.hearthsong.com
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