CPSC recall 18-004, announced October 5, 2017, covers Toys "R" Us Bruin infant wiggle ball toys (about 29,700 units). The wiggle ball's rubber knobs and plastic back can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. The notice cites 6 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call 800-869-7787, or go to www.toysrus.com.
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Affected model numbers
The recalled wiggle balls have model number 5F6342E and Toys "R" Us printed on the product.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The wiggle ball's rubber knobs and plastic back can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received six reports of rubber knobs breaking off, including four reports of pieces of the product found in children's mouths.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Toys "R" Us
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 18-004
- Units
- About 29,700 (about 3,000 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Babies "R" Us and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide from June 2016 through January 2017 for about $13.
- Importer
- Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
- Distributor
- Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Recall contact information
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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