For Immediate Release<br>
November 15, 2001<br>
Release # 02-042<br>
CPSC Contact: Kim Dulic (301) 504-0580  Ext. 1183<br>
JA-RU's Hotline: (800) 231-4370
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CPSC, JA-RU Inc. Announce Recall of "Blast Balls" Toys
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), JA-RU Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla., is voluntarily
recalling about 43,000 "Blast Balls" toys.  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.
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CPSC and JA-RU have received six reports of injuries, including
minor burns to hands and fingers.
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The recalled toys are packaged as "Super Bang...Blast Balls".  The
balls are sold two in a pack, in a variety of colors.
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Convenience and novelty stores nationwide sold these toys from
June 2001 through October 2001 for about $2.
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Consumers should immediately stop using the "Blast Balls" and
contact JA-RU for a refund. Consumers can contact JA-RU at (800) 231-
3470 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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