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Product recall · CPSCOctober 5, 2017Serious
Toys "R" Us Infant Wiggle Balls
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The wiggle ball's rubber knobs and plastic back can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to 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.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 29,700 (about 3,000 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- October 5, 2017
- Brand
- Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
- What has been reported
- The firm has received six reports of rubber knobs breaking off, including four reports of pieces of the product found in children's mouths.
5F6342E
Babies "R" Us and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide from June 2016 through January 2017 for about $13.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Toys "R" Us Recalls Infant Wiggle Balls Due to Choking Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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