CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Crazy Bounce Balls
Source: CPSC Recall #04039
Recall Date
2003-11-26
Manufacturer
American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio
Units Affected
17,000
Products Involved
DesignWare® Crazy Bounce Balls
Hazard
The balls could break apart, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these balls away from young children and dispose of the balls immediately. Consumers can contact the firm for a coupon redeemable wherever American Greetings' products are sold.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
The product was sold at discount, toy, drug, grocery, party and specialty/gift stores nationwide, from November 2002 through August 2003, for about $3.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This is a 1-1/2-inch multi-colored cluster of green, light green and brick red rubber balls. There are four balls in each package. The packaging has a light green cardboard backer. Model number CBB 1306 and UPC 61526 01101 are written on the back of the packaging.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28