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Toys "R" Us Recalls Infant Wiggle Balls Due to Choking Hazard

Reported: October 5, 2017 Initiated: October 5, 2017 #18004

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

The wiggle ball's rubber knobs and plastic back can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.

Remedy

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 29,700 (about 3,000 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.. Units affected: About 29,700 (about 3,000 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The wiggle ball's rubber knobs and plastic back can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 5, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18004.