CPSC, JA-RU Inc. Announce Recall of "Blast Balls" Toys
CPSC recall 02042. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
When struck together, the toys create a cracking sound similar to that of a cap gun. The directions instruct consumers to strike one ball against the other in the palm of hand, to create the cracking sound. When consumers strike the "Blast Balls" together, sparks can ignite, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the "Blast Balls" and contact JA-RU for a refund.
CPSC recall 02042 has the recall date 15 Nov 2001. The notice names the firm JA-RU. The recall has about 43,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Toy Balls.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | CPSC and JA-RU have received six reports of injuries, including minor burns to hands and fingers. |
|---|---|
| Units | 43,000 |
| Description | The recalled toys are packaged as "Super Bang...Blast Balls". The balls are sold two in a pack, in a variety of colors. |
| Product | Blast Balls toys, About 43,000, Toy Balls |
| Sold at | Convenience and novelty stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 2001 through October 2001, for about $2. |
| Importer | JA-RU Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 43,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 23%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Toy Balls
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name JA-RU
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2008 | JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking Hazard |
| 14 Dec 1989 | JA-RU Offers To Replace Parts Of Play To Learn Furniture Set |
| 24 Jul 1989 | Baby Doll Pacifier Recall by JA-RU |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02042The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 02042. https://recallregister.com/product/2044-cpsc-ja-ru-inc-announce-recall-of-blast-balls-toys/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02042 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC and JA-RU have received six reports of injuries, including minor burns to hands and fingers.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Convenience and novelty stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 2001 through October 2001, for about $2.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02042?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 43,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China