CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Crazy Bounce Balls
CPSC recall 04039 · announced November 26, 2003 · American Greetings · 17,000 units affected
The product
This is a 1-1/2-inch multi-colored cluster of green, light green and brick red rubber balls. There are four balls in each package. The packaging has a light green cardboard backer. Model number CBB 1306 and UPC 61526 01101 are written on the back of the packaging.
The hazard
The balls could break apart, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take these balls away from young children and dispose of the balls immediately. Consumers can contact the firm for a coupon redeemable wherever American Greetings' products are sold.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: The product was sold at discount, toy, drug, grocery, party and specialty/gift stores nationwide, from November 2002 through August 2003, for about $3.
Consumer contact: Call American Greetings Corp. at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.