Table of contents
- Latest Hobby Toy Hammer Ball Recall Updates
- June 5, 2025: CPSC Announces the Recall
- Which Hobby Toy Hammer Ball Are Affected?
- Why Was the Hobby Toy Hammer Ball Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Legal Options
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What Is the Small Parts Ban?
- How Big Are the Balls in the Hobby Toy Hammer Ball Set?
- Who Made and Imported the Hobby Toy Hammer Ball Sets?
- What If the Seller Does Not Answer My Refund Request?
- Which Records Should I Save After a Child Is Hurt?
The CPSC recalled about 2,000 Hobby Toy Hammer Ball sets, model 711, on June 5, 2025. The small balls in the toy are a choking hazard with a risk of serious injury or death.
The sets were sold on Amazon.com from September 2024 through April 2025 for about $30. The remedy is a refund, and the offer is open to every buyer of a set.
Stop using the toy and contact Shantou Haochengheng Technology for destruction instructions and a full refund. No injuries were reported. No lawsuit, class action or MDL has been filed.
Latest Hobby Toy Hammer Ball Recall Updates
June 5, 2025: CPSC Announces the Recall
The CPSC announced recall 25-314 for the toy, sold exclusively on Amazon.com [1]. The remedy is a refund. Shantou Haochengheng Technology and Amazon are contacting known purchasers directly. USA Today lists the same recall [2].
Which Hobby Toy Hammer Ball Are Affected?
The recall covers the Hobby Toy Hammer Ball sets sold on Amazon.com. Check these details:
- Model 711, printed on the label of the product packaging
- A green base marked FOREST ROLLER BALL
- A brown gate marked ROLLER BALL
- A hammer marked FISHING
- A base with buttons, a detachable door, four small detachable basins and a standing sign with a monkey
- A set size of 15 x 10.6 x 13.2 inches, with a hammer and four small colored balls
Why Was the Hobby Toy Hammer Ball Recalled?
The toy was recalled because the sets contain small balls that violate regulations for toys intended for children under three years of age. The CPSC says the balls are a choking hazard and can cause serious injury or death.
The CPSC small parts ban covers children’s products for children under 3 that present a choking, aspiration or ingestion hazard because of small parts [3]. These products are banned hazardous substances under 16 C.F.R. part 1501.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
No incidents or injuries have been reported for the Hobby Toy Hammer Ball sets. The recall rests on the size of the balls and the choking hazard they pose to young children.
If a child choked on a ball or was hurt by the toy, report it to the CPSC. You can use SaferProducts.gov or call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
What Should Consumers Do?
Follow these steps if you bought a Hobby Toy Hammer Ball set:
- Stop using the recalled toy immediately.
- Check the packaging label for model number 711.
- Email haochenghengkj@outlook.com or visit www.hcfjehtoy.com to ask Shantou Haochengheng Technology how to destroy the product.
- Ask the same company for a full refund.
- Report any injury to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov or on the hotline, 800-638-2772.
Legal Options
A recall does not automatically mean a company is liable or that a claim exists. A person hurt by a product may have product liability options under state law. A free case review can explain your options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Small Parts Ban?
The small parts ban treats a small part as any object that fits entirely into the small parts cylinder without compressing, in any orientation. The cylinder approximates the size of the fully expanded throat of a young child.
How Big Are the Balls in the Hobby Toy Hammer Ball Set?
The balls in the Hobby Toy Hammer Ball set measure about 1.5 inches in diameter. They were sold in yellow, light pink, dark pink and blue, and each set came with four balls and a hammer.
Who Made and Imported the Hobby Toy Hammer Ball Sets?
The Hobby Toy Hammer Ball sets were made by Shantou Jinshanglu Toys Industry Co. Ltd. of China and imported by TPDB Trade Corporation of Welling, Colorado. Shantou Haochengheng Technology sold them on Amazon.com.
What If the Seller Does Not Answer My Refund Request?
If the seller does not answer your refund request, use the CPSC recall complaint form. The CPSC asks you to explain the situation if you have issues with a recall remedy or believe a company is non-responsive.
Which Records Should I Save After a Child Is Hurt?
Records to save after a child is hurt include the packaging and the Amazon order confirmation. Also keep photographs of the set and balls, emails from the seller or Amazon, and medical records after any injury.