CPSC recall · Reported July 2, 2001
CPSC, Chicco USA Inc. Announce Recall of Preschool Toys
Some of the larger-sized ball halves can become stuck on a young child's face, covering the nose and mouth, and causing suffocation.
The CPSC recalled The Build-A-Ball toy consists of five multi-colored and various-sized plastic balls that ….
CPSC, Chicco USA Inc. Announce Recall of Preschool Toys was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 2, 2001. Reason: Some of the larger-sized ball halves can become stuck on a young child's face, covering the nose and mouth, a…. Remedy: Parents and caregivers should take these balls away from young children immediately and r…. Verify recall #01182 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-Some of the larger-sized ball halves can become stuck on a young child's face, covering the nose and mouth, a….
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- agency class
- July 2, 2001
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01182 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The Build-A-Ball toy consists of five multi-colored and various-sized plastic balls that can be taken apart to be stacked on top of each other or placed inside each other. The five balls in the toy set range in size from about 2 inches to 4 inches in diameter. One-half of the balls are white, green, blue, red or yellow, and the other half is clear. "chicco" is written inside the balls. The balls are packaged in a box labeled "chicco," "Build-a-Ball," "Cod. 66167," and "Made in China." The packaging also indicated the toy is for children ages 1-3 years or 1-4 years. The text on the packaging is written in 11 languages.
Reason for recall
Some of the larger-sized ball halves can become stuck on a young child's face, covering the nose and mouth, and causing suffocation.
Remedy, what to do
Parents and caregivers should take these balls away from young children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased for a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01182 |
| Date reported | July 2, 2001 |
| Date initiated | July 2, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 6,000 |
| 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
Parents and caregivers should take these balls away from young children immediately and return the toys to the store where purcha…
- Check the recall number (01182) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- 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
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