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RecallJun 5, 2025· Toys· Toddlers (1–3)

Shantou Haochengheng Technology Hobby Toy Hammer Ball Sets

Official title: Hobby Toy Hammer Ball Sets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulation for Toys with Small Balls; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Shantou Haochengheng Technology

Choking
Recalled Hobby Toy Hammer Ball set
Recalled Hobby Toy Hammer Ball set · Photo: CPSC
Recalled Hobby Toy Hammer Ball set (front of package)
Recalled Hobby Toy Hammer Ball set (front of package) · Photo: CPSC
Recalled Hobby Toy Hammer Ball set (label)
Recalled Hobby Toy Hammer Ball set (label) · Photo: CPSC

Hobby Toy Hammer Ball sets (model 711, labeled "FOREST ROLLER BALL") were sold on Amazon.com by Shantou Haochengheng Technology. They were recalled because the included small balls violate federal rules for toys meant for children under three and are a choking hazard that can cause serious injury or death.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately and contact Shantou Haochengheng Technology for information on how to destroy the product and obtain a full refund. Shantou Haochengheng Technology and Amazon are also contacting all known purchasers directly.

Contact: Email at haochenghengkj@outlook.com, online at www.hcfjehtoy.com at the top of the page or www.amazon.com/stores/page/2912E5E1-628F-4384-930C-5D8CCB7B8184 for more information.

How common was it?

NicheAbout 2,000 sold at Amazon, about 8 months

Fewer than about 5,000 sold, or sold in only a few places. Most families won't have one.

Read the official CPSC notice →

Official notice

CPSC's own wording, unchanged.

Hazard

The toy sets contain small balls that violate regulations for toys intended for children under three years of age because they are a choking hazard and can cause serious injury or death.

Sold at

Online at Amazon.com from September 2024 through April 2025 for about $30.

Units

About 2,000

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Model numbers and UPCs

711

Brand

Hobby Toy

From the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, recalled Jun 5, 2025. The summary above is ours; for anything that matters, go by the official notice. Had a problem with this product? Report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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