CPSC recall 01182
Build-A-Ball toy
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2026-03-10
On 2026-03-10 the CPSC announced a recall of Build-A-Ball toy by Chicco Usa, citing some of the larger-sized ball halves can become stuck on a young child's face, covering the nose and mouth, and causing suffocation.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01182 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2001-07-02 |
| Published | 2026-03-10 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Chicco Usa |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Build-A-Ball toy | The Build-A-Ball toy consists of five multi-colored and various-sized plastic balls that can be taken apart to be stacked on top of each other or placed inside each other. The five balls in the toy set range in size from about 2 inches to 4 inches in diameter. One-half of the balls are white, green, blue, red or yellow, and the other half is clear. "chicco" is written inside the balls. The balls are packaged in a box labeled "chicco," "Build-a-Ball," "Cod. 66167," and "Made in China." The packaging also indicated the toy is for children ages 1-3 years or 1-4 years. The text on the packaging is written in 11 languages.
Reason
Some of the larger-sized ball halves can become stuck on a young child's face, covering the nose and mouth, and causing suffocation.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Chicco-USA-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Preschool-Toys
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