September 30, 2010: Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Toys with Inflatable Balls

by BabyZone Editors

Recall Reason

Many styles of the toys are included in this recall. Image here represents just one.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, New York, have recalled about 2.8 million (125,000 in Canada) toys with inflatable balls. The valve of the inflatable ball on these toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.

CPSC and Fisher-Price are aware of 46 reports of incidents where the valve came off in the US and eight reports in Canada. These include 14 reports of the valve found in a child's mouth and three reports of a child beginning to choke. No injuries have been reported.

Do You Own This Product?

The recall involves these products: Click here to see the official recall.

  • Baby Playzone Crawl & Cruise Playground
  • Baby Playzone Crawl & Slide Arcade
  • Baby Gymtastics Play Wall, Ocean Wonders Kick & Crawl Aquarium (C3068 and H8094
  • 1-2-3 Tetherball
  • Bat & Score Goal

    Baby Playzone Crawl & Cruise Playground, Baby Playzone Crawl & Slide Arcade, and Baby Gymtastics Play Wall were made in Mexico. The Ocean Wonders Kick & Crawl Aquarium, 1-2-3 Tetherball, and Bat & Score Goal were made in China.

    Whom to Contact

    Consumers should immediately remove the inflatable ball from the product and keep away from children. Do not discard the inflatable ball. Contact Fisher-Price for a free replacement kit. For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 between 9 AM and 6 PM EST, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.service.mattel.com.

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