Bruin infant wiggle ball toys recalled over choking hazard

Recall date

October 5, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Toys "R" Us Recalls Infant Wiggle Balls Due to Choking Hazard

Recall number

18004

Sold / distributed

Babies "R" Us and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide from June 2016 through January 2017 for about $13.

Why it was recalled

The wiggle ball's rubber knobs and plastic back can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.

What was recalled

This recall involves Bruin Infant Wiggle Ball toys also called a giggle ball. The blue ball has textured bumps for gripping and has orange, green and yellow rubber knobs around the ball. The ball wiggles, vibrates and plays three different musical tunes. It has an on/off switch and requires 3 AA batteries to operate. The recalled wiggle balls have model number 5F6342E and Toys "R" Us printed on the product.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled balls, take them away from babies and return them to Babies "R" Us or Toys "R" Us for a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.