KB Toys Recalls Bubble Beauties Floating Balls Due to Hazardous Liquid

Plain-English summary

K·B Toys of Columbus, Ohio, is recalling approximately 500 Bubble Beauties floating balls in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was announced on June 8, 1998. These toys are clear, 2-inch-wide plastic balls containing an inner ball with a small doll and glitter-filled liquid. The liquid is a petroleum distillate similar to kerosene, which poses a risk of harm or death if ingested.

The floating balls were sold at K·B Toy stores nationwide in May 1998 for approximately $3 to $4. The balls feature writing that includes "Bubble Beauties TM...#2801...NOT A THROWING TOY...MADE IN CHINA." CPSC and K·B Toys are not aware of any injuries involving these products, but the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumers should immediately take these floating balls away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers can call K·B Toys at (800) 877-1253 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product

Bubble Beauties Floating Balls Recalled by K B Toys

Manufacturer

KB Toys

Category

Consumer Product — Toys

Hazard

• ingestion
• toxicity

Distribution

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