The Ricky Joy Sour Crush recall covers about 2.3 million Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy bottles because the roller ball can detach and create a serious choking hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says consumers should stop using the recalled bottles immediately, keep them away from children and contact Ricky Joy for a refund.
Direct answer: If you have a Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy bottle, check whether it matches the recalled 1.85 fl oz product. Do not let a child continue using a recalled bottle even if it appears undamaged. Follow the manufacturer’s recall process for the return and refund.
Which Ricky Joy Sour Crush bottles are recalled?
The recall applies to Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy bottles in the 1.85 fl oz size. CPSC identifies four flavors or colors: blue raspberry, strawberry, green apple and watermelon. The products were sold as individual bottles and in 3-packs and 12-packs.
CPSC says the recalled candy was distributed nationwide and online from January 2023 through May 2026. Reported sales channels include candy stores and online sellers such as Walmart.com, CandyFunHouse.com and RickyJoy.com.
Why were the candy bottles recalled?
The product uses a rolling ball to dispense the liquid candy. According to CPSC, that ball can detach and create a choking hazard capable of causing serious injury or death.
CPSC reported no incidents or injuries in the recall notice. The serious-injury-or-death wording describes the potential choking hazard and must not be read as evidence that an injury or death has already occurred.
What should you do if you have a recalled bottle?
Stop using it
Do not continue using the recalled Sour Crush bottle, even if the roller ball currently appears secure.
Keep it away from children
Remove the recalled product from children’s access while you arrange the return.
Keep the complete product
Ricky Joy’s current recall instructions ask consumers to return the product with the cap and labels as part of the refund process.
Register for the recall
Use Ricky Joy’s current recall process and follow the return instructions supplied by the company.
How does the Ricky Joy refund process work?
Ricky Joy’s current recall page says consumers should register through the company’s recall process. The company then provides a prepaid shipping label for the recalled product. The return is sent back to Ricky Joy for verification before the refund is processed.
The company’s current refund table states a $3 refund for recalled products that are not empty and not expired, and $1.50 for products that are empty and/or expired. These are manufacturer remedy terms and can change independently of the CPSC recall notice.
Open Ricky Joy’s current recall and refund page.
Can you return the bottle to the store instead?
Ricky Joy’s current FAQ directs consumers to return the recalled unit through the company’s recall process rather than treating an ordinary retailer return as the recall remedy. If a retailer provides its own recall instructions, follow the current controlling retailer and manufacturer guidance for that purchase.
Does the recall cover every Ricky Joy candy product?
No broader Ricky Joy product recall is established by the evidence reviewed for this article. CPSC specifically identifies Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy bottles. Do not assume another Ricky Joy candy is recalled solely because it shares the brand name.
What if the bottle looks fine?
The recall is based on the possibility that the roller ball can detach. A bottle does not need to show visible damage before the stop-use instruction applies. Ricky Joy’s recall FAQ also tells consumers not to continue using an affected product simply because it appears normal.
What remains uncertain?
The exact CPSC publication time was not established during TPS research. TPS also cannot establish how many recalled bottles remain in homes or retail inventory, whether every retailer has completed removal, or whether any incident has been reported after the CPSC notice. Those points should not be inferred from the recall size.
Verification note
ThePulseSignal reviewed CPSC Recall 26-748 as the controlling safety source and compared it with Ricky Joy’s current recall and refund instructions. CPSC establishes the recalled product, hazard, stop-use action, distribution period and the no-incidents-or-injuries state in the notice. Ricky Joy provides the current registration, return and refund mechanics.
Frequently asked questions
How many Ricky Joy Sour Crush bottles are recalled?
CPSC says about 2.3 million Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy bottles are included.
What is the danger?
The roller ball can detach and become a choking hazard.
Were any injuries reported?
No incidents or injuries were reported in the CPSC recall notice reviewed by TPS.
Can I keep using the candy if the bottle looks normal?
No. Consumers should follow the recall’s stop-use instruction rather than relying on a visual inspection.
What if my bottle is empty or expired?
Ricky Joy’s current recall page lists a reduced refund for products that are empty and/or expired. Check the live manufacturer instructions before submitting the return.
