Bubble Beauties Floating Balls Recalled by K B Toys

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Bubble Beauties Floating Balls Recalled by K B Toys NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 1998 Release # 98-122 Company Phone Number: (800) 877-1253 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 K·B Toys TM Contact: Andrew White, (800) 877-1253 Ext. 6756 CPSC, K·B Toys TM Announce Recall of Bubble Beauties TM Floating Balls WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), K·B Toys TM of Columbus, Ohio, is recalling about 500 Bubble Beauties TM floating balls. These floating balls contain a petroleum distillate, similar to kerosene, that could be harmful or fatal if ingested. CPSC and K·B Toys TM are not aware of any injuries involving these floating balls. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Bubble Beauties TM floating balls are clear, 2-inch-wide plastic balls containing another clear plastic ball that holds a small, plastic doll. The dolls have either pink, blue, purple or yellow hair. The liquid around the inner ball contains glitter. Writing on the floating balls include: "Bubble Beauties TM...#2801...NOT A THROWING TOY...MADE IN CHINA." K·B Toy TM Stores nationwide sold these floating balls in May 1998 for about $3 to $4. Consumers should immediately take these floating balls away from children, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers should call K·B Toys TM at (800) 877-1253 between 8 a.m and 5 p.m EDT Monday through Friday. This is the fourth recall of a children's product since April 1998 that contains petroleum distillates. CPSC has issued guidance to manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers of liquid-filled consumer products recommending that they not make, sell or distribute products containing harmful liquids which children could access.