Official recall summary. This page is a plain-language summary of a public U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) product recall record. It is not safety or legal advice. Recall details and status can change — always confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice linked below.
| Official CPSC recall # | 02042 |
|---|---|
| Recall date | 2001-11-15 |
| Data last synced | 2026-07-27 |
| Units affected | About 43,000 |
Recalled product
- Blast Balls toys
The recalled toys are packaged as "Super Bang…Blast Balls". The balls are sold two in a pack, in a variety of colors.
Hazard
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the "Blast Balls" and contact JA-RU for a refund.
View the official CPSC recall notice →
Data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), SaferProducts.gov Recall API — public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Source record: CPSC recall #02042.
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