The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18004·Announced 2017-10-05

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

Toys R Us is recalling Bruin infant wiggle balls because rubber knobs and plastic parts can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.

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 infants, which is a high-risk product hazard. Although pieces were found in children's mouths, the source text does not explicitly report injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a high-risk product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Toys "R" Us Inc. is recalling approximately 29,700 Bruin infant wiggle ball toys, also known as giggle balls. The recalled products are blue balls with textured bumps and orange, green, and yellow rubber knobs. They wiggle, vibrate, and play three musical tunes, requiring three AA batteries to operate. The specific model number is 5F6342E, and the products feature "Toys "R" Us" printed on them.

The recall was initiated because the rubber knobs and plastic back of the wiggle balls can detach, creating a choking hazard for infants. The company has received six reports of rubber knobs breaking off, including four instances where pieces of the product were found in children's mouths. No injuries or illnesses were reported in the source text.

These toys were sold at Babies "R" Us and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide from June 2016 through January 2017 for approximately $13. About 3,000 units were sold in Canada. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled balls, keep them away from babies, and return them to Babies "R" Us or Toys "R" Us for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Toys "R" Us at 800-869-7787 or visit their website.

The recalled product

Product
Bruin infant wiggle ball toys
Manufacturer
Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
29,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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