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CPSC recall · Reported May 17, 2001

CPSC, COMBI International Corp. Announce Recall of Activity Rockers

One of the toys, a clear plastic ball, can crack and break during use, exposing the small beads inside, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #
01155a
Affected scope
About 4,100
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Combi International Corp., of Carol Stream, Ill. recalled The toy bar is an attachment to the COMBI activity rocker. The toy bar has three toys, in… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, COMBI International Corp. Announce Recall of Activity Rockers was recalled by Combi International Corp., of Carol Stream, Ill. in May 17, 2001. Reason: One of the toys, a clear plastic ball, can crack and break during use, exposing the small beads inside, posin…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately detach the toy bar from the activity rocker, discard it and …. Verify recall #01155a with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Combi International Corp., of Carol Stream, Ill. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-One of the toys, a clear plastic ball, can crack and break during use, exposing the small beads inside, posin….

Moderate
severity level
May 17, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01155a with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #01155a) was formally reported on May 17, 2001. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Combi International Corp., of Carol Stream, Ill. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 4,100.

The documented reason for this recall is: One of the toys, a clear plastic ball, can crack and break during use, exposing the small beads inside, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately detach the toy bar from the activity rocker, discard it and call COMBI to receive a free replacement toy bar. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 4,100

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The toy bar is an attachment to the COMBI activity rocker. The toy bar has three toys, including a blue plastic bear, a yellow plastic mirror and a clear plastic ball with small colorful beads inside. The clear ball also has a red ring around it. The recalled toy bars are on activity rockers with model numbers #9710-0 and #9710-1 and lot numbers 7000-10102 and 5000-6034 located on the frame of the rocker.

Reason for recall

One of the toys, a clear plastic ball, can crack and break during use, exposing the small beads inside, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately detach the toy bar from the activity rocker, discard it and call COMBI to receive a free replacement toy bar.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 01155a
Date reported May 17, 2001
Date initiated May 17, 2001
Recalling firm Combi International Corp., of Carol Stream, Ill.
Affected scope About 4,100
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately detach the toy bar from the activity rocker, discard it and call COMBI to receive a free replacement…

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  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The toy bar is an attachment to the COMBI activity rocker. The toy bar has three toys, including a blue plastic bear, a yellow plastic mirror and a clear plastic ball with small colorful beads inside. The clear ball also has a red ring around it. The recalled toy bars are on activity rockers with model numbers #9710-0 and #9710-1 and lot numbers 7000-10102 and 5000-6034 located on the frame of the rocker.. Recalled by Combi International Corp., of Carol Stream, Ill.. Units affected: About 4,100.
Why was this product recalled?
One of the toys, a clear plastic ball, can crack and break during use, exposing the small beads inside, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately detach the toy bar from the activity rocker, discard it and call COMBI to receive a free replacement toy bar.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 17, 2001. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 01155a.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (01155a) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported May 17, 2001. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.