CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Crazy Bounce Balls

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-039

Date: November 25, 2003

Product Name: DesignWare® Crazy Bounce Balls

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio is voluntarily recalling about 17,000 DesignWare Crazy Bounce Balls. The balls could break apart, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of product: DesignWare® Crazy Bounce BallsUnits: 17,000Manufacturer: American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, OhioHazard: The balls could break apart, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.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.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: ChinaRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: Call American Greetings Corp. at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Hazard Description:

The balls could break apart, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Dispose, Refund

Units: 17,000

Incidents:

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