[Recalled] Build-A-Ball toy — The Build-A-Ball toy consists of five multi-colored and various-sized plastic b… | CPSC 2001-07-02

Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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. Hazards: Some of the larger-sized ball halves can become stuck on a young child's face, covering the nose and mouth, and causing suffocation.

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