Toys "R" Us · Recalled
Toys "R" Us Recalls Infant Wiggle Balls Due to Choking Hazard
The wiggle ball's rubber knobs and plastic back can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
- Units
- About 29,700 (about 3,000 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $13
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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 file
- Sold at
- Babies "R" Us and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide from June 2016 through January 2017 for about $13.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Incident log
The firm has received six reports of rubber knobs breaking off, including four reports of pieces of the product found in children's mouths.
What the notice says 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.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.