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Recalled DesignWare® Crazy Bounce Balls
The balls could break apart, posing a choking hazard to young children.
17,000
Call American Greetings Corp. at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio is voluntarily recalling about 17,000 DesignWare Crazy Bounce Balls. The balls could break apart, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Name of product: DesignWare® Crazy Bounce Balls
Units: 17,000
Manufacturer: American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio
Hazard: The balls could break apart, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This is a 1-1/2-inch multi-colored cluster of green, light green and brick red rubber balls. There are four balls in each package. The packaging has a light green cardboard backer. Model number CBB 1306 and UPC 61526 01101 are written on the back of the packaging.
Sold at: The product was sold at discount, toy, drug, grocery, party and specialty/gift stores nationwide from November 2002 through August 2003 for about $3.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take these balls away from young children and dispose of the balls immediately. Consumers can contact the firm for a coupon redeemable wherever American Greetings' products are sold.
Consumer Contact: Call American Greetings Corp. at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Consumers should take these balls away from young children and dispose of the balls immediately. Consumers can contact the firm for a coupon redeemable wherever American Greetings' products are sold.
None reported.
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