JA-RU Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, JA-RU Inc. Announce Recall of "Blast Balls" Toys
When struck together, the toys create a cracking sound similar to that of a cap gun. The directions instruct consumers to strike one ball against the other in the palm of hand, to create the cracking sound. When consumers strike the "Blast Balls" together, sparks can ignite, posing a burn hazard.
- Units
- About 43,000
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- 6
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $2
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recalled toys are packaged as "Super Bang...Blast Balls". The balls are sold two in a pack, in a variety of colors.
The file
- Sold at
- Convenience and novelty stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 2001 through October 2001, for about $2.
- Product type
- Toy Balls
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- JA-RU Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla.
Incident log
CPSC and JA-RU have received six reports of injuries, including minor burns to hands and fingers.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the "Blast Balls" and contact JA-RU for a refund.
Consumers can contact JA-RU at (800) 231-3470 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 15 2001; last revised JUL 30 2025.