CPSC, HearthSong Announce Recall of Children's Toy Balls

The wooden rings on the holes of the product may crack, allowing the small wooden heads to fall out and pose a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 04571
Affected scope: About 22,500

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HearthSong Inc., of Madison, Va. recalled The recalled toy is a blue wooden ball with six holes located equally around the ball. Ea….

CPSC, HearthSong Announce Recall of Children's Toy Balls was recalled by HearthSong Inc., of Madison, Va. in August 6, 2004. Reason: The wooden rings on the holes of the product may crack, allowing the small wooden heads to fall out and pose …. Remedy: HearthSong will notify all known purchasers by mail regarding a refund and a discount tow…. Verify recall #04571 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

HearthSong Inc., of Madison, Va. issued this CPSC recall-The wooden rings on the holes of the product may crack, allowing the small wooden heads to fall out and pose ….

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agency class: August 6, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04571 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 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.

Product description

The recalled toy is a blue wooden ball with six holes located equally around the ball. Each hole contains a small wooden head with a smiling face in various colors.

Reason for recall

The wooden rings on the holes of the product may crack, allowing the small wooden heads to fall out and pose a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

HearthSong will notify all known purchasers by mail regarding a refund and a discount towards the next purchase.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	04571
Date reported	August 6, 2004
Date initiated	August 6, 2004
Recalling firm	HearthSong Inc., of Madison, Va.
Affected scope	About 22,500
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

HearthSong will notify all known purchasers by mail regarding a refund and a discount towards the next purchase.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

The recalled toy is a blue wooden ball with six holes located equally around the ball. Each hole contains a small wooden head with a smiling face in various colors.. Recalled by HearthSong Inc., of Madison, Va.. Units affected: About 22,500.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The wooden rings on the holes of the product may crack, allowing the small wooden heads to fall out and pose a choking hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

HearthSong will notify all known purchasers by mail regarding a refund and a discount towards the next purchase.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 6, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04571.

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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