The Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Bottles was recalled in 2026 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over the rolling ball on the recalled candy bottles can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard.. If you own this product, you may be entitled to a free repair, replacement, or refund — here's exactly what to do.
What was recalled
- Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Bottles — Units: About 2.3 million
This recall involves Ricky Joy-branded Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy bottles. The bottles contain 1.85 fluid ounce of sour liquid candy intended to be applied through the bottle's rollerball top. The plastic candy bottles were sold individually and in packs of three or 12 bottles per pack, and in the following colors/flavors: blue (blue raspberry), red (strawberry), green (green apple) and pink (watermelon). The Ricky Joy logo, "EXTREME SOUR", "SOUR CRUSH" and the flavor name are printed on the front of the bottle, along with the image of a green monster.
The hazard
The CPSC flagged the following risk:
- The rolling ball on the recalled candy bottles can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard.
What to do if you own this product
The recall remedy:
- Consumers should stop using the candy bottles immediately, take them away from children and contact The Ricky Joy Company for a refund. Consumers will be provided with a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled product.
Consumer contact: The Ricky Joy Company toll-free at 404-975-0352 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://rickyjoy.com/pages/recall or https://rickyjoy.com/ and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official CPSC recall notice: Read the full recall on CPSC.gov.
Keep your proof of purchase — most recall remedies require it. If you can't find your receipt, here's how to handle a claim without one.
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How do I know if my Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Bottles is part of the recall?
Check the model number and purchase date against the affected units listed above, and confirm on the official CPSC notice. If it matches, you're covered by the remedy.
Does a recall mean a free replacement?
Often yes. Recall remedies are typically a free repair, replacement, or refund — you generally don't pay, even if the product is out of warranty. Recall rights are separate from the manufacturer's warranty.
What if I already got rid of the receipt?
Many recall remedies still work with a photo of the product, the model/serial number, or a card statement. Here's how to prove a purchase without the original receipt.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CoverKeep is not affiliated with the CPSC or any manufacturer. Always confirm details on the official recall notice.