Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Toys with Inflatable Balls Due to Choking Hazard

Baby Playzone™ Crawl & Cruise Playground™, Baby Playzone™ Crawl & Slide Arcade™ , Baby Gymtastics™ Play Wall, Ocean Wonders™ Kick & Crawl™ Aquarium (C3068 and H8094), 1-2-3 Tetherball™, Bat & Score G

Date of Recall
2010-09-30

CPSC Release Number
10-362

Manufactured In
Baby Playzone™ Crawl & Cruise Playground™, Baby Playzone™ Crawl & Slide Arcade™ and Baby Gymtastics™ Play Wall were made in Mexico. The Ocean Wonders™ Kick & Crawl™ Aquarium, 1-2-3 Tetherball™ and Bat &a

Company Phone Number
(800) 432-5437

Units
About 2.8 million in the US and about 125,000 in Canada

Importer
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.

Problem/Hazard
The valve of the inflatable ball on these toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.

Injuries/Incidents
CPSC and Fisher-Price are aware of 46 reports of incidents where the valve came off in the US and eight reports in Canada. These include 14 reports of the valve found in a child's mouth and three reports of a child beginning to choke. No injuries have been reported.

Description
This recall involves the products listed below:

Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the inflatable ball from the product and keep away from children. Do not discard the inflatable ball. Contact Fisher-Price for a free replacement kit.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.service.mattel.com

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