CPSC, HearthSong Announce Recall of Children's Toy Balls
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 04-571 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 6, 2004
- Brand
- HearthSong
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Peek-a-Boo Ball
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion, Falls and tip-overs hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestionFalls and tip-overs
- Units
- About 22,500
- Made in
- Thailand
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 21, 2025
What 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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Peek-a-Boo Ball · About 22,500 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Exclusively through HearthSong's catalog and Web site, from October 2001 through March 2004, for about $10.; HearthSong Inc., of Madison, Va..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received one report of a child placing the small wooden head in its mouth. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, call HearthSong toll-free at (888) 623-6557 anytime or log onto the company's website at www.hearthsong.com
Recall history and context
HearthSong appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Peek-a-Boo Ball (About 22,500 units). The recalled toy is a blue wooden ball with six holes located equally around the ball.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion, Falls and tip-overs hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
HearthSong will notify all known purchasers by mail regarding a refund and a discount towards the next purchase.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 21, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.