The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15048·Announced 2014-12-17

Wegmans Recalls Gift Gallery Moody Face Stress Balls Due to Choking Hazard

Wegmans is recalling Gift Gallery Moody Face Stress Balls because they can break into pieces, posing 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

Wegmans Food Markets is recalling approximately 7,000 units of Gift Gallery Moody Face Stress Balls. These solid rubber stress balls, which measure about 2.5 inches in diameter, can break into pieces when squeezed, creating a choking hazard for young children. The stress balls were sold in five colors (blue, green, orange, red, and yellow) with a smiley face design and yarn hair. They were sold at Wegmans stores in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia during September 2014 for about $1 each.

The stress balls were manufactured by Gift Craft of Williamsville, NY, and imported from China. They are packaged in a clear bag with a white square label featuring the "Gift Gallery" logo, model number 205617, and UPC code 0-67103-30053-6. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using these stress balls and return them to any Wegmans service desk for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Wegmans consumer affairs toll-free at (855)-934-3663 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.wegmans.com and click on "Product Recalls."

The recalled product

Product
Gift Gallery Moody Face Stress Balls
Manufacturer
Gift Craft, of Williamsville, NY
Category
Consumer Product — Toys / Novelty Items
Hazard
Affected units
7,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 067103300536

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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