CPSC Recall in 2017: Toys “R” Us Recalls Infant Wiggle Balls Due to Choking Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 18-004

Date: October 05, 2017

Product Name: Bruin infant wiggle ball toys

Recall Description:

This recall involves Bruin Infant Wiggle Ball toys also called a giggle ball. The blue ball has textured bumps for gripping and has orange, green and yellow rubber knobs around the ball. The ball wiggles, vibrates and plays three different musical tunes. It has an on/off switch and requires 3 AA batteries to operate. The recalled wiggle balls have model number 5F6342E and Toys “R” Us printed on the product.

Hazard Description:

The wiggle ball’s rubber knobs and plastic back can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 29,700 (about 3,000 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

The firm has received six reports of rubber knobs breaking off, including four reports of pieces of the product found in children's mouths.

Sold At:

Babies “R” Us and Toys “R” Us stores nationwide from June 2016 through January 2017 for about $13.

Manufactured In:

China