CPSC, HearthSong Announce Recall of Children's Toy Balls
USCPSC, HearthSong Announce Recall of Children's Toy Balls
Recalling Firm: HearthSong Inc., of Madison, Va.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The wooden rings on the holes of the product may crack, allowing the small wooden heads to fall out and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled toy is a blue wooden ball with six holes located equally around the ball. Each hole contains a small wooden head with a smiling face in various colors.
Affected Products
Peek-a-Boo Ball
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-HearthSong-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Toy-Balls |
| Title | CPSC, HearthSong Announce Recall of Children's Toy Balls |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/peek-a-boo-ball.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Peek-a-Boo Ball |
| Hazards › Name | The wooden rings on the holes of the product may crack, allowing the small wooden heads to fall out and pose a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received one report of a child placing the small wooden head in its mouth. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Peek-a-Boo Ball |
| Products › Type | Toy Balls |
| Products › Category I D | 2183 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 22,500 |
| Recall I D | 2770 |
| Remedies › Name | HearthSong will notify all known purchasers by mail regarding a refund and a discount towards the next purchase. |
| Retailers › Name | Exclusively through HearthSong's catalog and Web site, from October 2001 through March 2004, for about $10. |
| Recall Date | 2004-08-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled toy is a blue wooden ball with six holes located equally around the ball. Each hole contains a small wooden head with a smiling face in various colors. |
| Recall Number | 04571 |
| Manufacturers › Name | HearthSong Inc., of Madison, Va. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, call HearthSong toll-free at (888) 623-6557 anytime or log onto the company's website at www.hearthsong.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Thailand |
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