CPSC, Chicco USA Inc. Announce Recall of Preschool Toys

危险说明 Hazard

• Some of the larger-sized ball halves can become stuck on a young child's face, covering the nose and mouth, and causing suffocation.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• CPSC received a report of a 2-year-old boy who had a ball-half stuck on his face, covering his nose and mouth. A nearby adult was able to pull the toy from his face. No injury to the child was reported.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Parents and caregivers should take these balls away from young children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased for a refund.

消费者联系信息

For more information, consumers should call Chicco USA Inc., toll-free at (877) 424-4226 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website www.chiccousa.com