Toys "R" Us Recalls Infant Wiggle Balls Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 18004 · announced October 5, 2017 · Toys "r" Us · 29,700 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The wiggle ball's rubber knobs and plastic back can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received six reports of rubber knobs breaking off, including four reports of pieces of the product found in children's mouths.
Sold at: Babies "R" Us and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide from June 2016 through January 2017 for about $13.
Consumer contact: 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.