The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04571·Announced 2004-08-06

HearthSong Recalls Peek-a-Boo Ball Toy Due to Choking Hazard

HearthSong is recalling about 22,500 Peek-a-Boo Ball toys because wooden rings may crack, allowing small heads to fall out and pose a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

HearthSong Inc. of Madison, Va., is recalling about 22,500 units of the Peek-a-Boo Ball toy. The recalled product is a blue wooden ball with six holes, each containing a small wooden head with a smiling face. The wooden rings on the holes may crack, allowing the small wooden heads to fall out, which poses a choking hazard to young children.

The firm has received one report of a child placing a small wooden head in its mouth, but no injuries have been reported. The toys were sold exclusively through HearthSong's catalog and website from October 2001 through March 2004 for about $10. The products were manufactured in Thailand.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately. HearthSong will notify all known purchasers by mail regarding a refund and a discount towards the next purchase. For additional information, consumers can call HearthSong toll-free at (888) 623-6557 or visit www.hearthsong.com.

The recalled product

Product
Peek-a-Boo Ball
Manufacturer
HearthSong Inc., of Madison, Va.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
22,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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