Product Recall Number: 04-571
Why was Peek-a-Boo Ball recalled?
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 Recall Number: 04-571
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-08-05
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Peek-a-Boo Ball
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HearthSong Inc., of Madison, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 22,500 Peek-a-Boo Balls. 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.Name of Product: Peek-a-Boo BallUnits: About 22,500Manufacturer: HearthSong Inc., of Madison, Va.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.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a child placing the small wooden head in its mouth. No injuries have been reported.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.Sold at: Exclusively through HearthSong's catalog and website from October 2001 through March 2004 for about $10.Manufactured In: ThailandRemedy: HearthSong will notify all known purchasers by mail regarding a refund and a discount towards the next purchase.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.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 22,500
Incidents: The firm has received one report of a child placing the small wooden head in its mouth. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: HearthSong will notify all known purchasers by mail regarding a refund and a discount towards the next purchase.
Sold At: Exclusively through HearthSong's catalog and website from October 2001 through March 2004 for about $10.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: HearthSong Inc., of Madison, Va.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Thailand
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed