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ChokingOctober 5, 2017CPSC #18004

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

Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
29,700
Remedy
refund

What 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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

The firm has received six reports of rubber knobs breaking off, including four reports of pieces of the product found in children's mouths.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Babies "R" Us and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide from June 2016 through January 2017 for about $13.

Photos

Bruin Infant Wiggle Ball toys
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