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TOTAL PRODUCT RECALL
CPSC #04039Kids & toys
Recalled DesignWare® Crazy Bounce Balls

American Greetings Corp. · Recalled

CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Crazy Bounce Balls

Choking

The balls could break apart, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Units
17,000
Reports
—
Injuries
—
Deaths
0
Price
$3
Remedy
See notice

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Affected

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 file

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.
Product type
Toy Balls
Made in
China
Recalled by
American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio

Incident log

None reported.

What the notice says to do

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.

Call American Greetings Corp. at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Open official CPSC notice ↗ (opens in a new tab)

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 26 2003; last revised JAN 10 2025.

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