CPSC, JA-RU Inc. Announce Recall of “Blast Balls” Toys
Kids’ product recall 02-042. Announced by CPSC on Nov 15, 2001.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Nov 15, 2001. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 43,000 units, as CPSC gives them
- Reported injuries, in the notice (needs attention)
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
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.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What should you do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the “Blast Balls” and contact JA-RU for a refund.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: Consumers can contact JA-RU at (800) 231-3470 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Which ones are recalled?
The recalled toys are packaged as “Super Bang...Blast Balls”. The balls are sold two in a pack, in a variety of colors.
About 43,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Blast Balls toys.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Numbers to check against yours
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UPC
075656009165
Copied exactly as CPSC lists them.
CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by JA-RU Inc., Jacksonville, Fla.
- Convenience and novelty stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 2001 through October 2001, for about $2.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Was anyone hurt?
CPSC and JA-RU have received six reports of injuries, including minor burns to hands and fingers.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.