This site was designed to inform people about the dangers associated with a potentially
deadly toy known most commonly as the Water Yo-Yo Ball. However, this toy is also sold under a variety of other
names such as the Yo-Yo Meteor Ball, Yo-Yo Sport Ball, Yo-Yo Noodle Ball along with others.
On September 24, 2003, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued what is believed to be
a very mild Advisory about the results of their investigation of this toy. The CPSC's Advisory stated that there
were only 7 reported cases of bruising and broken blood vessels. In our opinion, the CPSC did not disclose the true
nature of reported injuries. The CPSC failed to mention that children had been found unconscious, lifeless,
gasping for air, foaming at the mouth with their faces turning colors. In addition, the CPSC neglected to mention the
fact that children have been hospitalized due to their injuries from the toy. Some children even sustained permanent
eye injuries which required surgery and ongoing medical treatment.
As of December 13, 2007, the CPSC has received 409 reported injuries related to this toy, 294
of those injuries were classified as suffocation/strangulation. One child passed out and hit his head so hard he sustained
a skull fracture while another child was found bleeding from his mouth and nose requiring CPR. Two children have
had lens implant surgery because of severe eye trauma when the cord of the toy snapped back and hit them with
such force that it shattered the lens.
Lisa and Tina have been working to get this toy banned for sale in the United States
as it has been in several countries around the world. The CPSC continues to refuse to take the necessary
action to protect our children. The CPSC has received requests from Consumer Advocates and Politicians around the
country who support a national ban of this toy. U.S. PIRG included the Yo-Yo Water Ball in their Annual Trouble in Toyland
Report in 2003, 2004 and will again in 2005. In addition, U.S. PIRG called upon the CPSC to issue a national ban in 2004 and
will do so again in 2005.
State Legislatures have also begun to take action. On June 8, 2005, SB1960 was signed into law
making Illinois the first State in the country prohibit the sale of the toy. This Bill was Sponsored by Senator
Jeffrey Schoenberg (IL-D). A Companion Bill was sponsored in the House by State Representative Elizabeth Coulson (IL-R). In
New Jersey, the bill S780 which was sponsored by Senator Fred Madden (NJ-D) and bill A428 which was sponsored by Assemblymen
David Mayer (NJ-D) and Paul Moriarty (NJ-D) have just passed avote in both the Senate and the Assembly. Once the Governor
signs the bills, New Jersey will be the second state to ban the sale of this toy.The States of New York and Wisconsin have
also introduced bills to ban the toy.
At the Federal Level, Congressman Rob Andrews (NJ-D) sponsored a Bill which was Co-Sponsored by
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-D). HR3738 was introduced on September 13, 2005.
If your child has been injured with this toy or you know of a child that has been injured, we ask
that you please contact your Congressperson, Senator and your State Representatives, by clicking on the links at the
bottom of this page, and ask them to join in the fight to help ban this toy!
Dangerous Toys should not be allowed to be sold in the United States. The CPSC must become responsible
by informing people of the true nature of the dangers associated with the yo-yo water ball toy and all variations of this
toy. Consumers rely on the CPSC to provide accurate safety information pertaining to products that they buy. We must continue
to urge the CPSC to fulfill the duty of protecting consumers, especially the smallest ones; OUR CHILDREN,
from unsafe products!
Nothing is more valuable in this world than our children!
