High risk Recalled August 6, 2004 About 22,500 units Updated April 21, 2025

CPSC, HearthSong Announce Recall of Children's Toy Balls

Toys & playToddlerPreschoolChoking

The hazard

The wooden rings on the holes of the product may crack, allowing the small wooden heads to fall out and pose a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents reported: The firm has received one report of a child placing the small wooden head in its mouth. No injuries have been reported.

What to do now

HearthSong will notify all known purchasers by mail regarding a refund and a discount towards the next purchase.

Contact: For additional information, call HearthSong toll-free at (888) 623-6557 anytime or log onto the company's website at www.hearthsong.com

About this recall

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.

Product photos

Recalled Peek-a-Boo Ball
Recalled Peek-a-Boo Ball

Photos: U.S. CPSC