CPSC Recall in 2006: Ruby's Diner Inc. Recalls Giveaway Yo-Yo Toy for Choking Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-182

Date: June 07, 2006

Product Name: Light-Up Yo-Yo Toy

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Ruby Restaurant Group, doing business as Ruby's Diner Inc., and Ruby's Franchise Systems Inc., of Newport Beach, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 200,000 Light-Up Yo-Yo Toys. The yo-yo can separate and expose small parts. This presents a choking hazard to young children.Name of Product: Light-Up Yo-Yo ToyUnits: About 200,000Distributor: The Ruby Restaurant Group, doing business as Ruby's Diner Inc., and Ruby's Franchise Systems Inc., of Newport Beach, Calif.Hazard: The yo-yo can separate and expose small parts. This presents a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and The Ruby Restaurant Group have received one report of the yo-yo separating. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled yo-yo toys are clear plastic with red, blue or green tinted sides and light up while in motion. The toys are about 2 inches in diameter and have "Ruby's Diner" printed on each side.Distributed at: Ruby's Diner restaurants in Pennsylvania, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Colorado and California from February 2006 through March 2006 included with the purchase of a kid's meal.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should take the yo-yo toy from children immediately and return it to the nearest Ruby's Diner for a free replacement toy.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Ruby's Diner at (800) 439-7829 anytime.Media Contact: Doug Cavanaugh, at (949) 644-7829 Ext.103

Hazard Description:

The yo-yo can separate and expose small parts. This presents a choking hazard to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 200,000

Incidents:

CPSC and The Ruby Restaurant Group have received one report of the yo-yo separating. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Ruby's Diner restaurants in Pennsylvania, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Colorado and California from February 2006 through March 2006 included with the purchase of a kid's meal.

Manufactured In:

China