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Blue Box Toys Inc. Recalls Activity Water Ball

CPSC Recall · 1992-03-18 · 92064

Hazards

Choking

Recall

Number
92064
Date
1992-03-18

Products

Names
Blue-Box Toys Activity Water Ball toys

Companies

Manufacturer(s)
Blue Box
Country of manufacture
Singapore

Description

March 18, 1992 Release # 92-064 Blue Box Toys Inc. Recalls Activity Water Ball PRODUCT: The "Activity Water Ball" (#33012) by Blue Box Toys. It is a bright yellow plastic ball about 6 1/2" in diameter with a large tube down the middle. The tube has a magnifying glass and handle on one end and a flip-up screen on the other. Four brightly colored activities are built into the sides of the ball. PROBLEM: The ball may break during use producing small parts that could be a fatal choking hazard to young children. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should take the Activity Water Balls away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. If you have questions call Blue Box Toys, Inc. at 1-800-255-8388. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Blue Box Toys Inc. of New York, NY is voluntarily recalling approximately 15,000 "Activity Water Ball" toys (#33012). The product may break during use producing small parts that could be a fatal choking hazard to young children.The bright yellow plastic water ball is about 6-1/2 inches in diameter and has a large tube down the middle with a magnifying glass and handle on one end and a flip-up screen on the other end. Embossed on the screen are the words, "Blue-Box Toys, Made in Singapore." Four activities are built into the sides of the ball. One is a red paddle wheel with a decal showing two dolphins. The second is a pink circle with a blue button in the middle that can shoot water when pressed. The third is a pink retractable fish on an eleven-inch string. The last activity looks like an acquarium with five little fish and a pin wheel that can be activated by an air pressure button.The package reads in part, "Blue-Box Toys, Ages 1 Month to 24 Months, Activity Water Ball."The water balls were sold nationwide from February 1991 to December 1991. Each ball sold for approximately $10.00.Neither CPSC nor the company is aware of any injurie

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