Consumer Product Safety Commission

Child Safety Protection Act Fact Sheet

CPSC Document #282
  • Effective January 1, 1995 products that are manufactured in or imported into the United States on or after that date must comply with the Child Safety Protection Act (CSPA).

  • Any ball with a diameter of 1.75 inches (44.4mm) or less that is intended for use by children younger than 3 years of age is banned.

  • Any ball with a diameter of 1.75 inches (44.4mm) or less that is intended for use by children 3 years or older must be labeled:

/!\ WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD-This toy is a small ball.
Not for children under 3 yrs.


  • Any toy or game intended for children 3 years or older but less than 8 years that contains a small ball shall bear the following cautionary label:

/!\ WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD-Toy contains a small ball.
Not for children under 3 yrs.


  • Toys and games with small parts intended for use by children at least 3 years old but under 6 years must be labeled as follows:

/!\ WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts.
Not for children under 3 yrs.


  • Any latex balloon, or toy or game that contains a latex balloon, shall be labeled as follows:

    /!\ WARNING:

    CHOKING HAZARD-Children under eight yrs. can
    choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons.
    Adult supervision required.

    Keep uninflated balloons from children.
    Discard broken balloons at once.


  • Any marble intended for children 3 years or older shall be labeled:

    /!\ WARNING:

    CHOKING HAZARD - This toy is a marble.
    Not for children under 3 yrs.


  • Any toys and games intended for children at least 3 years old but less than 8 years which contain a marble shall be labeled:

/!\ WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD - Toy contains a marble.
Not for children under 3 yrs.




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